ã€ŠGreat Han&#x27;s Female General Wei Qiqiã€‹


 Chapter 1

    Chapter 1: Harmful Curse From Thand

    The 17 year old Wei Qiqi is the sole heiress of Wei¡¯s Corporate Property. This little missy has constantly been seeing the same dream whereas it is sweet yet equally terrifying.

    Terrifying cause: immeasurable amounts of yellow parasite insects crawled onto her body, up onto her head, eating away her flesh and crawled down deep under her skin. She could not withstand the pain.

    Sweet and euphoric cause: a tall and handsome man appeared, wrapped his arms around her, cuddled her in the midst of the vast desert. With a soft touch he pressed his lips down onto hers, this pa.s.sionate and hot kiss setted off a strong wave of l.u.s.t..

    It was a horrifying yet romantic dream that intertwined with each other. However, before she settled off to bed this had left her troubled and perturbed. Nevertheless, she still waited for the man in her dreams. Qiqi was unaware of what this might suggest. However, this devastating nightmare foreshadowed a deadly curse from Thand.

    * * *

    In the vige of "Xia Jiang Tou", an infamous vige known throughout Thand, there inhabited an old witch by the name of Cao Gui Po who awaited for the arrival of a charming long haired Chinese woman over 50 years old.

    Within an ancient , countless yellow parasite insects slithered, wriggled and weaved upon each other which lead people to be nauseous and feel disgusted by its vulgar appearance once one¡¯s eyes are set onto it. The witch picked up a venomous insect out of the vessel, extended her arm towards the attractive long haired woman beside her.

    "This parasite (worm) has the ability to take absorb energy within its surroundings. This way, things will be aplished. Mrs Wei, have you brought that girl¡¯s blood yet?"

    "It¡¯s here!" The mysterious woman took out a small bottle and handed it over to Cao Gui Po. She took a nce andughed sinisterly.

    "My calctions aren¡¯t wrong, once she¡¯s gone there¡¯s no way returning!"

    "Send her a bit further away, I loathe that girl! Turn her fortunes into misfortunes, the most wisest choice is to send her to the era of a never ending war!"

    Cao Gui Po shed an eery nce at the woman, "Five hundred thousand gold, has the money been prepared?"

    "Here, here, I brought it. Cao Gui Po, I don¡¯t want her to live afortable life in that era, is there another way to add one more mishap (tragic curse)?"

    "Of course, there are lots of ways, especially when dealing with a puny little girl. What do you think is the most essential thing to a girl?

    The woman stroked her chin, her lips widened to a vicious smile, "One¡¯s appearance..."

    "That¡¯s another five hundred thousand gold!" Cao Gui Po firmly held out her palm.

    "It will be yours, as long as you do it well!"

    The woman eyed the vessel filled with venomous insects, with a bit of difort she asked, "These venomous insects won¡¯t die half way giving that girl an opportunity to return?"

    Cao Gui Po spat on the ground with a hideous expression, "That won¡¯t ever happen. However, there¡¯s a way to restore her appearance!"

    Nervousness drowned deeply into the woman¡¯s body making her exceptionally anxious, "There¡¯s a remedy?!"

    "Yes, if there¡¯s an overturn of fate where she gives her first night to the one that truly loves her, then her beauty wouldpletely be restored!"

    "Haha! She, a girl without any charms and exquisite beauty, how can one truly love her, such wishful thinking!" Thedy took out a thick envelope filled with cash out of her leather bag, "Then use those two curses! I want her topletely disappear from this world and live in the wheel of despair and hardship for eternity..."

    The woman red relentlessly at the two disgusting venomous insects in the ancient vessel box, she could not help butugh on the inside. Wei Qiqi, if you want to me then me yourself for being the sole sessor of the Wei family. I am only a stepmother, I will definitely help my daughter take back what truly belongs to her...

 Chapter 2

    Name: Wei Qiqi

    Age: 17 years old

    Appearance: Short hair, 169cm tall, likes to wear t-shirts, jeans, sneakers with high insoles andst of all having various types of impressions.

    upation: 3rd year of high school at an all-girls school ¡¯Xuan De¡¯

    Personality: lively,batively strong and likes to defend the weak.

    Hobbies: boxing (Chinese boxing martial arts ¨C full contact fighting system andbat sport developed from Chinese martial arts) and has repeatedly won many Sandapet.i.tions, and enjoys rock music.

    (Sanda: is a full contact fighting system andbat sport developed from Chinese martial arts, so I guess you could call it Chinese boxing.)

    Ident.i.ty/Status: the only heir Wei¡¯s Corporate Property and the Big Sis of ¡¯Xuan De High School¡¯.

    Motto: Back then there were heroic females, now there¡¯s Wei Qiqi.

    * * *

    "Stop reading, Wei Qiqi is here..."

    At the entrance of Xuan De High, a few boys hid a magazine containing a brief introduction of Wei Qiqi behind their back. The overcrowding of people shoved and pushed each other just to take a glimpse of the school entrance.

    A dozen of female students cheerilyughed as they walked past the school¡¯s garden, which was led by a female student who was tall figured, a peerless beauty, with delicate white skin. Her eyes wererge and round as her smile blossomed like flowers. Furthermore, her delicate nose is symmetrically bnced and lips red. Once nce can make her be loved by all people.

    That¡¯s Wei Qiqi, the "Big Sis" of Xuan De, charming and lovely, who¡¯s respected and admired by all students, this was the time she finishes school with her friends.

    "Qiqi, again there¡¯s another who also admires you..." A friend b.u.mped Qiqi from behind, Qiqi immediately became alerted and took a nce towards the boys, the ones who were nudging and shoving instantly tried to escape.

    Qiqi pouted thenughed, "Scared and timid like a mouse, doesn¡¯t even have the guts toe and say a word or two. There¡¯s no need to pay attention to them!"

    From afar, a luxurious Chrysler limousine drove towards the rear of the school gate. A middle aged chauffeur came out of the limousine and respectfully opened the door. Qiqi waved goodbyes and ducked her head swiftly into the vehicle. And so the vehicle slowly left.

    Wei Qiqi leisurely sat inside, to kill her boredom, she switched on a video of Mr Bean whilst eating b.u.t.tered popcorn. She then stretched out her long slender legs to ease the muscles as she giggled at the screen.

    The Chauffeur looked at Wei Qiqi through the rear mirror, a daughter from a rich prestigious family who is carefree, moreover she was the only heir to the Wei family acquiring all a.s.sets. For sure she will lead afortable steady life of not having to worry about food nor clothing since she would be showered in fortune and wealth for a lifetime.

    Just as Wei Qiqi was up to the climax of the video, the vehicle abruptly stopped. Qiqi immediately raised her head, looking strangely towards the front. What just happened? Why the sudden stop?

    The chauffeur held his arms against his head, in a loud voice he said, "Why are there so many yellow insects? Good lord, the limo is filled with these things!"

    "Say what?" Wei Qiqi hastily opened the door and as she was about to get off, she became light headed. Having heard the voice of a female buzzing against her ear, pain grew intensely all over her face. She clenched her face feeling like as if a million insects were p.r.i.c.king and biting onto her. Within her line of sight, the illusion of a gigantic yellow insect grovelled towards her.

    "Uncle Yan, uncle Yan!"

    The chauffeur heard the panicking from Qiqi, despite the circ.u.mstances, he hurriedly ran towards the direction of the family¡¯s little missy. However, it was toote, the only thing he witnessed was Qiqi being shrouded by a red glowing aura, the wind carried her away as she withered to dust leaving no trace of existence. In a blink of an eye, Wei Qiqi was nowhere to be found...

    The chauffeur was surprisingly startled with both eyes wide opened. Indeed, he could not believe what he had just witnessed. With force, he rubbed both eyes in doubt before looking at the scene again. In the back seats, Mr Bean was still ying, yet the sight of Wei Qiqi was nowhere to be seen. The chauffeur was left speechless.

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 Chapter 3

    Wei Qiqi felt those horrifying and disgusting insects disappeared in a sh, therefore she was rest a.s.sured, showing signs of relief. Goodness gracious, how could there be such a horrifying dream? Maybe she had tired herself out too much for thest few days partic.i.p.ating in the Sandapet.i.tion. Recalling back to those who had fallen under the feat of her hands, Wei Qiqi felt extremely happy.

    Despite of what just took ce...the modernised Wei Qiqi was no longer ted. Qiqi found herself standing in the midst of a deste wastnd, only a fog of dust can be seen within the diameter of the wastnd. Anyhow, there seemed to be lots of horses galloping towards her direction.

    Oh heavens, this is spectacr, this is not a filming site right? Where¡¯s uncle Yan? Where¡¯s the car? Wei Qiqi looked at all four directions, besides the blowing of the dust, there was absolutely nothing.

    Along the distance, troops on horses came closer and closer, Wei Qiqi was stunned by the sight, this is no different to the heavenly soldiers. It¡¯s probably another illusion. Qiqi heard the sound of horses halting their footsteps, emitting vibrations onto the surface of the ground. This was no illusion, if she does not escape, her unjustifiable soul will be trampled over by horse hooves.

    (Heavenly soldiers may refer to the army that serves the celestial heavens so she is being delusional seeing this scene as a scene in the immortal realm where troops are portrayed to be seen on clouds when it¡¯s actually dust in reality.)

    Wei Qiqi with all her might ran to the hillside of a mountain, hoping that the troops would quickly pa.s.s by. All she had in her mind were wild imaginations but the most aggravating one was the fact that she has no idea where she was including the circ.u.mstances. But, there was one thing she was sure of, once she returns home, Uncle Yan will be severely punished. How dare he leave her all alone here and ran away.

    However, Wei Qiqi was left stunned by the spectacr sight before her. Thousands and thousands of armoured cavalries stopped right at the hillside of the mountain. Each and every one of the horses were tall, strong and energetic by its outer appearance. Even the men appear to be bravely looking, almighty and invincible. Goodness they act like the real thing. Qiqi wondered which new series will soon be premiered.

    "Seize the enemy!" The domineering order was spoken out by a general who had his sword pointed at Wei Qiqi.

    Enemy? Wei Qiqi furiously red towards the general, she Wei Qiqi was no extra mob. Thus, there was absolutely no reason for her y along in this production of theirs.

    Before she could even get a hold of her senses, she had already been held by several soldiers. With the edge of the de held against her neck right under the bright beaming sun, the de reflected its sharpness along the edges. This seems like no joke.

    "You¡¯re going too far! What do you think you¡¯re doing...hey...hey..." Wei Qiqi carefully focused on the de held against her neck, with one arm she gently pushed the de away. "There is some kind misunderstanding, I am Wei Qiqi!"

    "Silence! From the looks of it, you¡¯re definitely a spy from the xiong nu¡¯s. If not, then why are you unarmored and loitering around on warnd!" A soldier held the hem of her neck and pushed her down.

    (xiong nu=huns)

    "Go investigate the situation, let¡¯s return and have San w.a.n.gye deal with this scoundrel!"

    (San Wanye = third prince)

    "Such an ugly little scoundrel, should have killed him off with one blow!" A vice lieutenant jumped off the horse and looked down on Wei Qiqi scornfully.

    Wei Qiqi felt that this situation was somewhat strange, it seemed like they weren¡¯t acting. Why does it seemed so real? But in the end, what was actually going on here? Qiqi was scared out of her wits to the point of crying. Where was uncle Yan? Where was the car? She wanted to leave.

    Wei Qiqi chose the exact moment when the vice lieutenant was off guard; with a flying kick, a soldier was sent flying, which allowed her to jump on the horseback of a horse. As a matter of fact, Qiqi had no prior knowledge in horse riding. However, she was left with no choice but to take the risk. Wei Qiqi bent down with both arms wide open, tightly hugged the neck of the horse. With all her might, she held the rein straining the horse which caused it to soar across thend wildly.

    "Quick! Capture him!" The general was enraged, the vice lieutenant also felt mortified. How can they let such a weak puny boy escape on a horse so easily.

    The vice lieutenant jumped on a horseback, and brought along some soldiers and closely chased Qiqi from behind.

    With both eyes closed, Wei Qiqi rode the horse like crazy and couldn¡¯t stop questioning herself about her whereabouts. How can there be so many crazy people. That insect must¡¯ve got a problem, would those barbaric men actually kill her?

    Without warning, the horse stopped abruptly. With such a fright, Wei Qiqi opened her eyes and found herself flying forwards. This d.a.m.n horse, why didn¡¯t you give a warning if there was such arge pit ahead. Qiqi fell into the pit of mud having it stuck all over her face and mouth.

    Wei Qiqi tumbled over and over making it difficult to get up. A burst ofughter came from the top.

    "There¡¯s actually a fool who does not look at the road whilst riding! Haha!"

    Wei Qiqi shifted her gaze towards the group of men and shouted, "Hey! What you¡¯re doing is against thew!"

    "Against thew? Haha, our san w.a.n.gye is thew! Once you¡¯re brought back, you¡¯ll eventually know what¡¯s thew!"

    "You b.a.s.t.a.r.d!" Wei Qiqi furiously cursed back but then thought wasting such energy was not a good idea. She again must exin this misunderstanding and rify where the h.e.l.l she was especially this bizarrend, why she was here and where her car has disappeared to!

    "Pull him out!" Ordered the vice lieutenant.

    Taking precaution, the generalmanded her to be tied down by a rope. The most tragic part was that Wei Qiqi was thrown into the prisoners¡¯ cart. The troops galloped away in an almighty manner and left the deste yellownd.

    Wei Qiqi watched the fury of dirt and dust colliding each other in the air. Her state of mind slowly began to be hazy and dreary, it was difficult to observe the surroundings....

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 Chapter 4

    The troops traveled a long journey and finally arrived at their destination. Tents were stationed everywhere, at this moment Wei Qiqi realised she had entered another world.

    This was the military barracks! Several soldiers dragged and shoved Qiqi behind the iron barred gate. Inside held a number of prisoners, each and every one of them were sleazy and sn.o.bby. Moreover, the stench was the worst! Being ustomed to her rich and hygienic lifestyle, how could she bear with this? Without further thoughts, she pinched her nose and squatted down to the side.

    The soldier beside Wei Qiqi who wasrge in size moved next to her and asked, "Little brother, you don¡¯t seem like person of xiong nu, how did you get caught?"

    "A what? A xiong nu?" Wei Qiqi was in a daze, the people confined here are xiong nu¡¯s? ording to history, xiong nu was a nation created by aggressive and barbaric tribes. Eventually, they were wiped out by the Hans, perhaps she has travelled back to the Han dynasty? Wei Qiqi nimbly tugged the young soldier.

    "You said we¡¯re in war between the Hans and the xiong nu¡¯s? Then this is...."

    "Great Han¡¯s military barracks, San w.a.n.gye, Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s barracks."

    Wei Qiqi immediately went nk and dropped to the ground. San w.a.n.gye... Liu Zhong Tian? The military barracks of the Great Han? Heavens! Why did uncle Yan bring her here? Not only had she traveled through time, but of all era, she had went all the way back to the era of the Han dynasty! She dared not believe such thing and expressed her denials towards the young soldier.

    "You¡¯re not making up lies, are you? It¡¯s not a joke right?"

    "What did you say? Making up lies? As you can see I am imprisoned here, who has the mood to joke around with you. Who knows when we¡¯ll be beheaded."

    Wei Qiqi went nk. Be..beheaded? This little missy had just turned 17 and was nowhere near graduating. She hasn¡¯t even lived long enough yet! Who would want to die. Just like this, she stood up with a big breath and screamed behind the iron bars.

    "Hey! Open the door, it¡¯s a misunderstanding. I am Wei Qiqi, a student at Xuan De High. Release me this instant, I want to return home!"

    There was not even a single person who paid attention to her, Wei Qiqi became severely anxious but she simply did not stop ranting.

    "I am Wei Qiqi, who does not belong in this era. I hade here by mistake." Came here by mistake? Wei Qiqi found this quite funny, she herself didn¡¯t even know how she ended up here, how, by her own two feet?

    "Is anybody there? Let me out, I want to get out of this strange looking ce! I¡¯m no xiong nu!"

    "You d.a.m.n son of a b.i.t.c.h! You turtleheads!"

    "Lu Zhong Tian! Get your a.s.s out here right this instant, I want you to release me!"

    The young xiong nu soldier¡¯s face turned green as Wei Qiqi continued to scream and shout. He pulled her back and whispered, "You lunatic, you dare to address his Highness by his name? You aren¡¯t afraid of being beheaded?"

    "What kind of reason is that? Based on what are they to behead me! I¡¯m not even a xiong nu! Moreover, even the name of the president can be called by whatever name. Does this Liu Zhong Tian think his name is far more special than others? He¡¯s nothing but dust in history!"

    The young xiong nu prisoner had no other choice but to avoid this maniac just for the better. Otherwise, this whacko will worsen his luck.

    As expected, the iron gate opened with several soldiers storming in furiously. "Mother fudgers! You all don¡¯t want to live anymore? Which one of you called San w.a.n.gye by his name?!"

    "Me! Now let me go!"

    "Aiya, such courage, you don¡¯t want to live anymore?!"

    A soldier charged forward, grabbed her hair and dragged her outside. Unfortunately her hair was way too short, with the slip of the hand, Qiqi used this opportunity to escape.

    "Capture that rotten scoundrel!"

    Wei Qiqi had acquired the art of Sanda, she¡¯s nothing like those simple weak girls. Looking at all four directions, Qiqi, like the wind, ran straight into the camp site. Loud orders were resonating around alerting others to keep their guards up.

    ns gone wrong! Wei Qiqi was in panic,there were guards and the path towards the front was also blocked. What now? At that exact moment, she spotted a tent on the right, without hesitation she dashed straight inside. Right after she got in, a pair of soldiers came over guarding their posts. How lucky! Seems like there was a change in shifts.

    "Have you seen a short haired rascal running around?

    "No! It¡¯s pretty safe here!"

    You two must pay strict precautions here at all times, if any mishap arises, then watch for your head!"

    "Understood!"

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 Chapter 5

    Wei Qiqi let out a sigh. Geez, such unluckiness. How did she end up in the Han dynasty? Was there really no way out? This d.a.m.ned ce, she did not want to linger around here any longer. There were no wide roads, no modern cities that exhibits its extraordinary view, and the few important things such as the car, uncle Yan, Mr. Bean plus inte. Goodness, how could one survive like this!

    Wei Qiqi nced at her clothes, this was only memento she had left which contained the good memories of her modern life. It was just this attire along with her sneakers and the bag worn on her back.

    Wei Qiqi prayed softly, "Oh heavenly G.o.d, pleasee and save me. Please take me back home! I am the "BIG SIS" of Xuan De High, the heiress of Wei Corporation!"

    "Who? Who¡¯s there?"

    Wei Qiqi heard a voiceing from within the tent. She surprisingly became shocked. With an intense auraing from behind, the back of her cor had been grabbed tightly, then she was dragged to one side. The person brutally armed her neck with their toned bare arm still hanging wet with droplets of water. Wei Qiqi turned upwards and saw a man who had seem to just taken a bath without any coverage...

    Qiqi immediately looked elsewhere. At the same time, her face and ears went red but did not dare to shout for the fear of being heard by the soldiers outside and bringing trouble. But the thing was, there was a naked man behind her!

    She turned her back towards the man but she was tightly armed towards his chest with such thin clothings. With such tremendous strength, she could not separate her body from the force. The more she struggled, the tighter she was held.

    "Who are you? How dare you barge into my quarters! Are you here to a.s.sa.s.sinate ben w.a.n.g?" The man¡¯s loud voice rung against her ear, the deep voice was rich and majestic and was filled with masculinity. Qiqi reminiscenced about handsome leading actors shown on TV, they all had such soothing voices making her wish to see the man¡¯s appearance.

    (ben w.a.n.g: how a ¡¯w.a.n.g ye ¨C prince¡¯ refers himself as ¡¯I¡¯ or ¡¯me¡¯)

    "Why aren¡¯t you speaking? With little force I could easily break your neck!"

    "Don¡¯t...don¡¯t, let me go. I¡¯m not an a.s.sa.s.sin, I was mistakenly captured. I want to return home!"

    "Return home?"

    "That¡¯s right, I really miss home!"

    "You¡¯re really not an a.s.sa.s.sin?" The man did not seem to believe Qiqi, both of his hands began to fumble around her body. Within seconds, Qiqi shied away whilst struggling. She, Wei Qiqi is the heir of the Wei family, yet someone had the audacity to tease her like this. With just one word, she could have his life...

    Once his hands reached her waist, Wei Qiqi could no longer bear it. She grabbed his arm, fast like the wind, andunched an uppercut towards his jaw.

    Normally in this situation, if her opponents were normal people, they would¡¯ve been knocked down. However, that man only had to tilt his head back and dodge the strike easily. He was not knocked down at all. Wei Qiqi originally wanted to execute her whirlwind kick, but before she had a chance to kick, her entire body was picked up. Suspending in the air, she was directly face to face with the man.

    The man had a tall figure, with his bun tied high up, his appearance was jadelike before the wind, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. To sum it up, this type of man was perfectly handsome. This charming and charismatic man had the power to make people fall head over heels. Those eyes began to fill with anger like as if he was going to devour Wei Qiqi alive. Again she took another peep of the man before her, his physique was toned and muscr. Qiqi shut her eyes tightly from embarra.s.sment not daring to look any further.

    The man before her pressed her acupuncture points, threw her aside then walked behind the folding screen to put on his attire.

    (acupuncture point: pressing one¡¯s meridian points with two fingers so the person bes paralysed, different areas have different effects)

    Then again, he walked beside Wei Qiqi, squatted down on one knee and held her chin up carefully. Looking at both sides of her face, then down towards her attire, he found the intruder dressed quite strangely. Seems like this brat is still a child, thin and bony. Looking back up at her face, he couldn¡¯t help but frown, that little boy¡¯s face was filled with yellow holed scars like as if insects had entrenched there, the sight was incredibly hideous.

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 Chapter 6

    Qiqi fiercely opened her eyes and stared at the man before her. The man had his suspicions and locked his eyes on that re instantly. By this instant, he discovered that this ugly fellow had such a beautiful pair of brightvishing eyes. It was breathtaking to the point of taking one¡¯s soul.

    With his suspicions, the man questioned, "You¡¯re unarmed, in the end who are you?"

    ¡°I had told you that I was mistakenly captured. Hurry and let me go!" Qiqi now truly believed everything that had recently happened to her; she was now back in the ancient times where acupuncture kungfu (you dian xue gong fu) was indeed real.

    "You know martial arts?

    ¡°That¡¯s Sanda!" As soon as Qiqi spoke, she immediately regretted it. It was best to talk less, otherwise people here would think her head has a problem.

    "One of my generals reported that a xiong nu spy has been caught today. ording to the report, it seems like that person is you!"

    Qiqi showed signs of frustration and screamed, "I am not a spy from xiong nu!" After all, what was this all about? She could not allow herself to bear such an usation. A spy is a spy after all, they¡¯re not any good people.

    Her scream startled the guards outside and caused a stir outside for quite a while. A vice lieutenant led his men to the tent and hastily charged inside.

    "San w.a.n.gye, what¡¯s going on? Not long ago, a xiong nu spy had escaped from our prison!"

    As soon as he finished speaking, Qiqi was spotted sitting on the ground, "Your Highness, that was him!"

    Vice lieutenant was devastated, he immediately knelt down and said, "Your Highness, please be forgiving! We will immediately get rid of him!"

    San w.a.n.gye waved his hands, the soldiers rushed forward immediately and dragged Qiqi outside.

    Qiqi had her acupuncture points pressed upon on, she was utterly powerless making her imagine the scenes she had seen in dramas. Being dragged out like this, wouldn¡¯t she be beheaded? She hasn¡¯t even turned 18 yet, dying like this would be such a waste.

    "Wait! I¡¯m not a xiong nu spy, I can exin myself, I attend a school called Xuan De High!" Qiqi was incredibly anxious and blurted out some strange things.

    "Wait a minute!" The man by the t.i.tle of w.a.n.gye stopped the soldiers, he then sat down on a skinned tiger chair ced in the middle of the quarters.

    "Speak! Who are you? Why did you appear on the battlefield grounds of xiong nu? And why are you strangely dressed?"

    Qiqi thought for a bit, she couldn¡¯t speak the truth any longer. As long as she could avoid this cmity, saying anything would do. She would then devise a n to leave the great Han. The w.a.n.gye, xiong nu and the whatever Han, she did not care.

    "It¡¯s like this, my uncle and I are doing a small business. When he was out, he was taken away by the xiong nu. I do not know where to go to look for him. People said, this ce was at war with the xiong nu¡¯s so I came running here to rescue him. However, I was mistaken for a xiong nu and was captured by your men. I¡¯m also not a spy! Look at my thin and weak physique, there¡¯s no way I look like them..."

    Qiqi took a glimpse at the man sitting before her trying to be as pitiful as she could saying, "Your Highness, you had just done a body check, nothing was found on me!"

    "Your Highness! This brat cannot be trusted, he took our horse and fled on the battlefield!", eximed the vice lieutenant.

    "Hey! You people wanted to torture and kill me, do you expect me to stand there and wait for death?! Even when killing pigs, they know how to run so why wouldn¡¯t a human do so..." Qiqi red at the lieutenant whilst piling the faults onto him as her voice became softer.

    "Killing pigs?" The sharp fearless eyes of his Highness focused on Qiqi the entire time. "I believe that you are not a spy. Temporarily, you cannot leave for the time being."

    "Howe?"

    "During this time, we are currently in the stage of a chaotic war, annihting the existence of the xiong nu¡¯s. Since my troop is in need of some men and you seem to be quick witted, stay and contribute!"

    "Stay?!" Qiqi thought and a.s.sessed the situation. Seems logical, if she had left, she did not even know where to go. If she were caught by the xiong nu in this chaotic war, wouldn¡¯t that be more tragic.

    "Many thanks your Highness, can you resolve my acupuncture points? It¡¯s very ufortable!"

    "Your Highness!" The vice lieutenant tried to dissuade Liu Zhong Tian but did not dare to go against his orders. He drew out his sword and was ready to take Wei Qiqi¡¯s life at any moment.

    Liu Zhong Tian stepped towards Wei Qiqi and pressed on her acupuncture points, then looked up into her eyes once again.

    "What is your name?"

    Qiqi quickly spoke, "Wei Qiqi! That¡¯s right, your name is Liu Zhong Tian?"

    The vice lieutenant who was beside Qiqi was outraged by her behaviour. "Such audacity! You dare call his royal Highness by his name?! Are you tired of living?"

    "Aren¡¯t names given to be called by others?" Qiqi stood up, jerked her chin at the vice lieutenant without looking vulnerable.

    "From now on, address me as w.a.n.gye, otherwise watch your head!"

    Liu Zhong Tian coldly sat back down on his seat, "You will be serving under vice lieutenant Liu."

    "I refuse!" Qiqi widened up her eyes, she would never follow that fierce and aggressive man. Based on his previous actions, it seemed like he was ready to end her life in one blow. Follow him? Who knows, maybe before she even got a chance to return she was already finished.

    "You dare go against orders?" vice lieutenant Liu took a step towards Qiqi scaring her to take three steps back.

    "It¡¯s not like that....you got to use the right people in the right ce. Why do you have to be so aggressive?" Qiqi blurted out more excuses.

    "Using people in the right ce?" Liu Zhong Tian frowned, "Say, then what do you think you can do?"

    "I know a lot of things! However, I can¡¯t exin it very clearly!" Qiqi scratched her head. In fact, she herself did not know what she could do. Since she was still a child, people would bring food and pour her water. All she did was being mischievous and yful...

    "You, stay back in my quarters and I¡¯ll see what you can do. Coincidentally, Ick a personal bodyguard."

    "Yes! That¡¯s fine!" Qiqi instantly agreed, "I can protect you!"

    Vice lieutenant on the side disyed a disdainful look Qiqi and smirked, "You? Protect his Highness? By looking at your weak and thin physique, if your face was not this ugly, you¡¯re no different from a woman!."

    Qiqi immediately touched her face, by doing so she felt a lot of scars on her face in terror. Having her doubts, she faced lieutenant Liu, "I¡¯m that ugly?"

    "Yes indeed!"

    "That¡¯s enough from the both of you. You may all leave.I have some doc.u.ments to look over." Liu Zhong Tian had ought to stop those two from quarrelling, then turned towards Qiqi, "Help me grind some ink!"

    Vice lieutenant Liu led his men out and Qiqi strode towards Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s table. Grind ink? She has seen people grind ink on television series, she had finally seen the real deal.

    While Qiqi was grinding ink, she took her time to appreciate the ink stone. She thought to herself. Indeed, this was a rare treasure, grandfather had always enjoyed collecting antiques. But none of that couldpare to this precious gem. If she brought this back, grandfather would definitely be very happy.

    Liu Zhong Tian was thoroughly looking through the doc.u.ments and by chance his eyes swiftly pa.s.sed by the hands that were grinding ink. Some doubts had grown on his mind.

    "Your hands don¡¯t seem to be the type that has been through business affairs. Those fingers are smooth and delicate, it¡¯s as white as snow, you lied just then."

    Before Qiqi had the chance to react, her arms were grabbed by Liu Zhong Tian. His hands wererge and it also contained a lot of strength. He held her hands within his palms and looked at them meticulously. Indeed, a female¡¯s hands! Moreover, these hands belong only to the young and n.o.bledies.

    To Liu Zhong Tian, he has met and seen many women but not one couldpare to Qiqi¡¯s. How could a man have such beautiful hands?!

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 Chapter 7

    Qiqi embarra.s.singly exined, "Actually, I was ill ever since I was a child that¡¯s why I¡¯m thin and frail. Look, up till now my physique is still the same that¡¯s why I don¡¯t have to do much."

    "Really?" Liu Zhong Tian let go of her hand, he had never once believed in a word she said, of course about her being a spy. To him, she¡¯s just very strange, especially those eyes of hers which kept him in doubt.

    "No need to grind the ink anymore, go prepare the bed. I¡¯ll be taking a rest soon."

    Qiqi obediently walked behind the folding screen embroidered with lotus flowers and saw a hard solid bed. So san w.a.n.gye sleeps on a bed like this ah, Qiqi pressed her hand down, it was really hard. Compared to herrge, soft andfy bed, this was like between heaven and earth. Perhaps the emperor¡¯s bed was also up to only this extent,

    "What are you looking at?"

    Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s voice rmed Qiqi from behind, it was so terrifying that it almost made her jump. She turned around and pointed at the bed.

    "Is this eptable?"

    "eptable! Help me undress!" Liu Zhong Tian stood in front of Qiqi.

    Qiqi blushed and was about to be furious with such demands. However, she had just remembered that she¡¯s just a little p.a.w.n who¡¯s a bodyguard of san w.a.n.gye¡¯s. She was no longer the Wei Qiqi that can do whatever she wishes, she must endure this otherwise she¡¯ll lose her life and she won¡¯t have a chance to return.

    Qiqi slowly took off Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s attire, she kept her head down low with her eyes looking elsewhere as she does not dare to look at his handsome face. Her heart pounded rapidly. Besides her grandfather and father, she had never had such intimacy with a man before.

    "You keep looking here and there, how long are you going to take to have my clothes off? Scram! I¡¯ll do it myself!" Liu Zhong Tian flicked her hands off before pointing towards the ground behind the folding screen which was outside of his sleeping quarters. "You, sleep there! So it would be easier to order you around during the night"

    "Me sleeping on the ground?!" Qiqi protested, this was absolutely unbelievable.

    "If not on the ground, then where?¡±

    Qiqi pointed towards Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s bed, "I sleep there, you on the ground!"

    This was the first time Liu Zhong Tian has met such a preposterous person, this little fe had the guts to tell a dignified w.a.n.gye to sleep on the ground! Seems like Wei Qiqi was tired of living, she had angered this san w.a.n.gye.

    "Seems like your guts aren¡¯t small, you dare sleep on a w.a.n.gye¡¯s bed?" Liu Zhong Tian clutched Qiqi¡¯s jaw, it was so painful she couldn¡¯t let out a sound. She indignantly red at Liu Zhong Tian, such a poor quality bed, if there wasn¡¯t a better option she wouldn¡¯t eveny her eyes on it.

    Qiqi felt her feet dangling in the air, her whole body was lifted up by Liu Zhong Tian. He strode to the other side of the folding screen and threw her down, "Looks like I have to instruct vice lieutenant Liu to teach you well!"

    As soon as vice lieutenant Liu was mentioned, Qiqi immediately changed her att.i.tude, "No need! San w.a.n.gye, down here is prettyfortable, you should rest."

    "If you behave like that again, I¡¯ll have you beheaded!" Liu Zhong Tian gave her a cold gaze and left to his sleeping quarters.

    Sleeping on the ground was extremely ufortable for Wei Qiqi, she was filled with grievances. Maybe she had been worn out due to these ridiculous series of events going on. Qiqi tossed and turned countless times before falling asleep. Once the sun was out, Liu Zhong Tian had already left.

    Wei Qiqi walked outside, stretched her arms up, rolled her shoulders and twisted her waist. Qiqi was lit with curiosity once she saw great Han¡¯s camp site before her eyes. War in the modern era utilised guns and bombs, this ce was so archaic, if they were given guns and artilleries then this war will less arduous.

    She wandered around randomly and heard loud noises ahead. Qiqi loved joining and partic.i.p.ating in fun and crowdymotions, she immediately headed over and discovered arge and round deep pit. Six to seven soldiers were pushing and nudging each other around the edge of the pit. Qiqi had no idea what they were doing.

    As soon as Qiqi came closer, a soldier amongst those men winked and signalled one another then struck their eyes on Wei Qiqi.

    "Ugly,e!"

    Wei Qiqi knew that they were going to bring her trouble, thus, she turned to leave. Of course, they were not willing to let her leave so easily. They then grabbed onto her arms and legs and pulled her to the mouth of the pit.

    "Go down and take the weapons up!"

    Qiqi looked down into the pit and discovered countless spears were scattered across the muddy pit. She frowned and asked, "They¡¯re your weapons that are down there, why don¡¯t you go and get it yourself?"

    "Aiyo! An ugly one like you dare to talk back? If you¡¯re told to pick them up then do so obediently!" One of the many soldiers had their sight locked onto Qiqi¡¯s b.u.t.t, without being psychologically prepared, Qiqi was kicked down into the pit with a loud thump.

    Compared to the horse incident, this was much more dreadful. Mud was covered up and all around Qiqi, the stench of smell reeked grossly all around the pit¡¯s diameter. Wei Qiqi stood up, she was definitely angry this time.

    "Get lost, you dogs! Want your weapons...right?

    She picked up several spears, not only did she not throw it up, she threw it further down the muddy pit. On a spur of the moment, all of the weapons thrown had been buried beneath the sticky mushy mud. Qiqi wiped the gooey mud off her face and menacingly climbed up to the surface.

    "You rotten scoundrel, you dare bury my spear! My brothers let¡¯s teach him a lesson!"

    The group of men advanced towards Qiqi, with great reflexes she could easily escape their sight. By utilising her specialty ¡¯sanda¡¯, left with a punch, right with a kick, in an instant all were left in defeat lying on the ground.

    Qiqi callously stomped on one soldier¡¯s b.u.t.t with one foot and asked, "You still dare?"

    ¡¯Don¡¯t dare...don¡¯t dare..."

    "From now on watch your actions, I¡¯m Wei Qiqi, remember that!"

    "We¡¯ll remember..." Each and every one of the fallen soldiers clutched both arms around their head not daring to get up as they were afraid of her fists. Thin and weak looking ones cannot be underestimated, their fists can be potentially frightening.

    Suddenly, one of the many got up and staggeredly ran out from Qiqi¡¯s boundaries, yet he still dared to run. Qiqi annoyedly raised her feet and caught up from behind, with a simple sanda technique (single arm shoulder throw) she grabbed his arm and tried to flip him over as his back was facing the sky.

    Qiqi was about to put some strength into her throw, however, someone grabbed the back of her cor, pulled and twisted her arm to her back then kneed her down.

    "Who? Who dared to sneak an attack on me?!", Qiqi eximed. The moment she turned, Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s cold hearted face appeared. d.a.m.n it, since when did hee, she struggled twice but her strength had no effect, it seemed like she had to give up on that option.

 Chapter 8

    The soldier trembled as he hid behind san w.a.n.gye and pointed towards Wei Qiqi.

    "w.a.n.gye, it was him who beat us into this state! Your Highness, look, our injuries aren¡¯t light!"

    Liu Zhong Tian fiercely looked at Wei Qiqi then ordered vice lieutenant from behind, "Let him know, what is the punishment for infighting?

    Vice lieutenant Liu immediately seized this opportunity and c.o.c.kily knelt on one knee in front of Qiqi, "Fighting within the military, if light they¡¯ll be punished with twenty strokes, if severe they¡¯ll be immediately be executed on the spot!"

    "He shall be punished with 20 strokes!" Liu Zhong Tian eximed ruthlessly. He then handed Qiqi over to vice lieutenant Liu, turned around and left the ce.

    Qiqi thought she had heard wrong, twenty strokes, that¡¯s no different than wanting her dead. What kind of principle is this? Heavenly G.o.d, please grant this little girl a stroke of lighting so she may travel back in time again!

    Qiqi was brought to the punishment area; many had arrived earlier and were eager to witness Qiqi¡¯s punishment. When Qiqi saw the thick beating stick, she almost fainted. If something like this were to hit her, then her bottom would definitely bloom like a flower...

    Vice lieutenant Liu went towards Qiqi¡¯s face and said, "Don¡¯t think because w.a.n.gye kept you by his side, you can be so arrogant! What now? You still have to take the punishment! The militaryws are very strict, his Highness absolutely hates internal conflicts!"

    "You b.a.s.t.a.r.d! If you dare hit me, I¡¯ll definitely not let you livefortably!"

    "And you¡¯re still sharped tongued! Hit him!"

    As soon as vice lieutenant Liu set hismand, two soldiers aggressively appeared with their thick beating sticks, those two were the ones that had previously been beaten by Qiqi into a pulp. There was no hope, they wouldn¡¯t go soft on her.

    "Hold on!" Qiqi covered her b.u.t.t and grinned at vice lieutenant Liu, "You¡¯re doing it for real?"

    "Such nonsense, military orders are as high as mountains! Hit him!"

    (military orders are as high as mountains: it means both are equivalent suggesting that higher holds more power and value)

    In an instant, Qiqi¡¯s b.u.t.t blossomed like a flower.

    After Qiqi received her punishment of twenty strokes, many soldiers were still hanging aroundughing on top of her head; she felt many spitted saliva onto her. Ever since she was a child no one dared to hit her, only she could hit others.

    "Scram!" Qiqi roared, "Once I recover, I¡¯ll make sure all of you meet your doom. You¡¯ll be beaten till your teeth roll out!"

    They all looked at one another in fear that once this brat is recovered, he¡¯lle and take on ount of how to deal with them. Thus, they all fled in an imminent amount of time.

    Qiqi continued to lie on the ground for a while, how could she endure such injustice? She wanted to die from such humiliation and unfairness. Her running tears and running nose constantly flowed down but she had no choice but to limp herself back to Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s quarters. Qiqi wanted to reason with that idiot. Who gave him the right to casually punish others? That matter alone cannot be faulted onto her! Those soldiers were also in the wrong. So if one were to be bullied, can they not resist against it?

    Liu Zhong Tian saw Wei Qiqi return back to his quarters and saw that her hideous face disyed disdainfulness. Knowing that she¡¯s not convinced for her wrongdoings, he put down his book and said, "If you stir trouble again next, you¡¯ll be receiving forty strokes!"

    "Why didn¡¯t you punish them, they bullied me!"

    "You still dare talk back! I saw what had happened, it was not what you had just said!"

    "If I see them again, I¡¯ll beat them to death and see if they can go and look for justice!"

    If it¡¯s like that next time, then I¡¯ll have you instantly beheaded!"

    "Hmph! After all you¡¯re the unitmander (first inmand), meaning that you¡¯re thew! You can say whatever suits you!" Qiqi left to her resting area andid on her chest as she does not dare to sit. Her mouth was still mumbling and muttering nonsense, who knows what she was saying.

    Liu Zhong Tian again eximed, "From now on, strictly obey military orders and avoid causing trouble within the barracks!"

    Qiqi rested her head on her arms. Hmph! Those d.a.m.n rules, it had nothing to do with her. She¡¯s Wei Qiqi, who has no rtion whatsoever with the military, she must hurry and return home.

    Liu Zhong Tian ignored Qiqi¡¯s protests. He walked to her side and saw her breathing heavily with her b.u.t.t sticking up. It seemed like those strokes weren¡¯t lightly hit, "Wait a bit, I¡¯ll go call the doctor to rub some ointment on you!"

    "No need!" Qiqi lifted her head, "This injury is nothing serious, I don¡¯t need your concern!"

    Liu Zhong Tian sneered, before his handsome face became serious, "Nothing serious? Good, then fill up my wooden bathing barrelter. I want to bathe! The temperature must be fairly warm...also" Liu Zhong Tian gave a little flick onto Qiqi¡¯s forehead and continued, "You should wash yourself clean first before preparing the water for me!"

    Wei Qiqi was enraged and turned her head to the opposite way, gnashing and grinding her teeth. She was beaten into such a state and she had to prepare his bath water? A wealthy daughter of Wei Corporations unintentionally wandered to the Han dynasty just to be someone else¡¯scky? She angrily stood up. Being currently trapped under the boundaries of Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s control, she must endure this.

 Chapter 9

    Wei Qiqi arrived at the riverside and discovered that the water was very clean and clear. With such a beautiful site, she was tempted to jump straight in to bathe. Of course, it was something she could only dream of. The entire campsite was filled with men; it would be extremely inconvenient. Thus, she went on to scoop the water using the wooden bucket.

    Vice lieutenant Liu came down to the river with several soldier. One out of the many shouted, "Hey, Wei Qiqi, why don¡¯t you jump down and take a bath!"

    "Perhaps because his b.u.t.t bloomed flowers, that¡¯s why he can¡¯t wash, ha ha..." Another joined in to mock her.

    "That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right!"

    Qiqi suppressed her anger and carried the bucket of water up the river, a soldier pa.s.sed by and took a nce at the bucket.

    "When beating others you¡¯re very strong, psh now carrying half a bucket of water like a woman!"

    "If he¡¯s a woman then that¡¯s a huge problem; with that kind of figure he won¡¯t be able to wed haha!"

    Qiqi ced the bucket of water down then ced her foot on top. She viciously red at the surrounding soldiers including vice lieutenant Liu; if they continue to mock her, she would definitely not hesitate to beat them up. So what of the twenty other beatings?

    "That¡¯s enough, don¡¯t cause anymore trouble. Let¡¯s go!" Vice lieutenant Liu felt that these soldiers were going too far. Fearing that they¡¯ll cause another mess especially provoking Wei Qiqi into beating them. If that brat received another 20 beatings, his b.u.t.t would be finished!

    As the Vice lieutenant Liu led his men to leave, the wooden bucket flew a distance from Qiqi¡¯s kick and water sshed everywhere. Hateful, really hateful; she should¡¯ve beaten them up to cool her temper down. But because of what Liu Zhong Tian said, she couldn¡¯t bring herself to do it; it didn¡¯t seem like he said that just to scare people.

    Qiqi came forth and back, in and out numerous times. The tiredness drenched her in sweat. Panting, she copsed next to the wooden bathing barrel. She annoyingly looked towards Liu Zhong Tian by the table reading a book. Qiqi suspected that this man is a blockhead and he can be described as "cold-hearted and ruthless" but using the phrase "inhumane" was probably more appropriate.

    "Done! The temperature is just right!" Qiqi felt that her back was going to break. She limped and crawled back to her resting area. As she was about to rest on her stomach, footsteps were hearding from the outside. An elderly general came inside.

    "w.a.n.gye, about raiding the xiong nu¡¯s camping barracks tonight, I think it is best if you don¡¯t go!"

    "I have already made up my mind!"

    "w.a.n.gye!" The elderly general was still not convinced with his Highness¡¯s decision. He then pleaded Liu Zhong Tian to change his mind.

    Liu Zhong Tian strode towards the middle of the tent before leaving. Qiqi did not know what those two were discussing about...

    About half an hourter, Liu Zhong Tian returned. He then walked towards the wooden bathing barrell behind the folding screen. He touched the water and frowned in dismay.

    "The water has gone cold, change it!" He then strode towards his table and continued to read.

    Qiqi irritatedly red at that hateful w.a.n.gye. Obviouslying back after half an hour, the water would be cold. It seemed like being a w.a.n.gye was truly a blessing; they can do whatever they want; be in great power andst of all be more imposing than inheritors like her Wei Qiqi.

    Wei Qiqi crawled up and looked at Liu Zhong Tian. Besides reading and war, what else could he do? In her eyes, other than that, he¡¯s probably nothing but lives his life like a fool.

    After all, the water still had to be changed. Once Wei Qiqi carried thest bucket of water inside, she had no strength left in her. Beads of sweat dripped down her forehead, disying her exhaustion. She then punched the wooden bathing barrel to deliberately express her unhappiness.

    Liu Zhong Tian went to the bathing barrel and tested the water, as soon as he took his hands out of the bathing barrel, a soldier ran inside, "Reporting to your Highness there¡¯s a serious matter, general Chi is waiting for your."

    Liu Zhong Tian frowned and quickly rushed outside. The pitiful Wei Qiqi stepped towards the bathing barrel. d.a.m.n it! He won¡¯t ask her to change the water again right?

    As expected, a soldier ran in and said, "Wei Qiqi, as w.a.n.gye ordered, change the water after half an hour. He will then return for a wash."

    Qiqi infuriatinglyid her eyes on Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s empty study table as she imagined him sitting there smirking at her. Why should she endure him? She stomped her feet. She looked at the clear water in the bathing barrel; carrying water back and forth again and again was not an easy task. This Liu Zhong Tian really has a problem with his head.

    After half an hour, Qiqi went to change the water but outside of the quarters still remained silent. This w.a.n.gye still has not returned. Liu Zhong Tian this b.a.s.t.a.r.d! She, Qiqi would really go crazy this time.

    Her fatigued arms were trembling; she couldn¡¯t even hold an empty bucket in this state moreover to change the water. The exhaustion caused Qiqi to imagine Liu Zhong Tian returning and as soon as his hands touched the water, he would definitely say, "Change the water!"

    Qiqi couldn¡¯t take this anymore, she decided to escape not wanting to stay back in this d.a.m.n campsite. Living her life like this, it was unbearable even if it¡¯s just a day. After she thought through, she wore her back then touched her b.u.t.tocks. This rotten w.a.n.gye, he actually dared to punish her and ordered to change the water thrice. If by any chance she returns back to the modern era and have the opportunity toe back here, she would surely bring cannons and guns to shoot him into many pieces.

 Chapter 10

    Qiqi agilely dashed through the camping barracks and cleverly avoided ces where no guards were on patrol. Heavens really didn¡¯t disappoint her, even though her b.u.t.t was still in pain, she was still happy and excited to escape within the grasps of Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s power.

    The sky was brimmed with darkness as the day becameter, the surroundings pitch ck, not even a spec of light could be seen. The ground was either shallow or high every time Qiqi took a step. Though dim, She navigated her way under the watch of the moon. Being out here thiste at night, it was surprisingly calm and quiet making it extremely creepy and terrifying.

    Qiqi felt the rustling of leaves behind her back giving her gooseb.u.mps. There can¡¯t be ghosts right?

    She did not dare to take another step as she felt something approaching her slowly. Knowing that her guts were not that small but within this deste ce, there was not even a single shadow. Saying that she¡¯s not afraid was a lie. Her guts were about to burst out of fear.

    Qiqi finally got the courage to turn around. She had her eyes locked into a pair of green eyes. It obviously belonged to a wolf! If it were a person, she could have tried something but at this instance it was a vicious looking wolf. Qiqi had lost the courage to do anything. An immediate regretful feeling grew onto Qiqi. When she left the barracks, why didn¡¯t she bring along any weapons?!

    The wolf sat down and squinted its eyes like as if it was waiting for something. In no less than a minute, another pair of eyes appeared. Turned out that it was waiting itspanion toe and share its prey. Qiqi imagined herself being devoured into bones in silence which made her shiver.

    How could her luck be this bad,ing to Great Han just to be some wolf¡¯s prey. The remains of her white bones would be scattered in this deste area and n.o.body would have thought that it an heiress like Qiqi would have such a tragic ending.

    Qiqi timidly muttered, "Don¡¯te near, I have don¡¯t have any meat!"

    The two wolves stood and and growled. They were not praying before dinner right? Qiqi¡¯s feet became soft and wobbly, what if there were times when they were exceptionally hungry to the point not even the bones were left remained.

    Without being able to control her fear, Qiqi constantly moved back. The wolf in the frontal direction dashed forward and the one behind it also dashed forward. Unaware, one leaped up and flew towards Qiqi. Qiqi was petrified and ran, unfortunately she crashed into someone. The heavens does not want to kill her ah, she was absolutely thrilled. Without too much thought, she held and clung herself tightly onto the person.

    "Wolves, wolves! There are wolves! Help me!", Qiqi buried her face onto the man¡¯s chest and tightly kept her eyes shut.

    The person had busied himself facing the wolves that approached closer, thus, there was no time to pay attention to Qiqi who had her arms held tightly around his body. He had no choice but helplessly hold her on one arm and the other drawing his sword against the ferocious wolves.

    Qiqi felt heat upon her neck, something sticky had been sshed all over her. Followed by the heat of the moment, she heard a tremendous amount of weight fall onto the ground. The man pulled her to the back of him and retreated slowly. Qiqi rmingly opened her eyes finding one dead and the other was left more fierceful upon seeing one of its own kind killed, it then pounced forward.

    The person beside Qiqi took effort to push her aside hoping that she would not hinder him. Of course Qiqi would not let go and and tightly secured her arms around his neck as her whole body trembled in fear.

    He let out a loud sigh and disregarded what was entangling his body. He then leapt forward, Qiqi felt a faint sh from the sword and in one sh the wolf was down.

    "Dead? Its dead?" Qiqi took a peek and found the wolf shuddered a few times before it died, she was then rest a.s.sured.

    "Let go, let go now!" The man pulled her hands away, Qiqi was forced away from his body.

    Qiqi borrowed the moonlight to take a closer look of the person before her in surprise, it was the san w.a.n.gye, Liu Zhong Tian! His eyes were as bright as the wolves looking at her with extreme anger. Qiqi bewilderedly fell on her b.u.t.t then sprung up like a boiling teapot. "d.a.m.n it, that hurts like h.e.l.l!"

    Liu Zhong Tian drew his sword away and approached towards Qiqi. Vice lieutenant Liu lead his men towards their direction, once their eyes spotted Qiqi their eyes were unbelievably wide open.

    "Found him! Your Highness, he is a spy indeed! From the first look I knew I did not see wrong!"

    "A what? A spy?" Qiqi was absolutely puzzled, how did she be a spy again. It was just running away, an escapist was also considered as a spy?

    Liu Zhong Tian red at Qiqi coldly, "Capture him back to the barracks for interrogation!"

    "Hey! I am not a spy.."

    n.o.body cared of what she had to say, and was again captured back to the barracks. This time she waspletely tied up not knowing which b.a.s.t.a.r.d had kicked her b.u.t.t, the pain was certainly unbearable to the point of sweating.

    "Kneel down!" Vice lieutenant Liu used force to push Qiqi down.

    Qiqi secretly cursed and badmouthed Liu Zhong Tian. Wait until she is free, she would trample all over him and make him lick her shoes!

 Chapter 11

    "Where is the map for the army¡¯s route?" Deputy Liu gave her b.u.t.tocks another kick.

    "What map for the army¡¯s route?" Qiqi angrily shouted, "Let me tell you again, I am not a spy, you jerk!"

    "You still dare to rebut! Duke, shouldn¡¯t we use the most extreme form of punishment here!"

    Third Duke frowned, stood up and came over. A pair of ck horse whips moved in front of Qiqi¡¯s eyes, and from above her head came Third Duke¡¯s voice.

    "We just lost the map for the army¡¯s route, and you disappeared, don¡¯t tell me, you wanted to leave the army camp on a whim!"

    "That is right! I do not wish to stay here, to be beaten by military poles and to serve as a ve, when did I, Wei Qiqi, suffer like this before!"

    "To choose to leave in the night?"

    "Why? Do I have to inform you when I am leaving?"

    Third Duke became very angry, and his brows sharpened. He waved his sleeve and walked to the front of the bookcase, and sternly shouted: "Beat him up! Beat him till he speaks!"

    "Yes!"

    Two of the soldiers carried the pole and walked in, Wei Qiqi suddenly became scared till cold sweat appeared, a good woman does not eat the loss in front of her.

    "I speak, I will speak, I took the rotten map like you said......"

    So this is what beating into submission is, Wei Qiqi has learned her lesson. No matter what she has to go through this trial first, the beating from the pole is something that she cannot endure again.

    "Are you a Xiongnu spy or not?" Third Duke pped the table, his voice is abnormally icy cold. The ugly fe keeps hiding his ident.i.ty, the Duke is actually duped by his skinny and frail looking appearance.

    "I am not a Xiongnu spy! It is only a map, it cannot prove that I am a spy!" Qiqi doesn¡¯t understand why she cannot shrug off her link with being a spy.

    Deputy Liu grabbed ahold of the rope tying Qiqi and said: "Where is the map? Is it on you?" After saying finish he reached out his hand to search her.

    Qiqi obviously won¡¯t let him touch her here and there, hence she shouted loudly: "I threw it away on the road!"

    "Threw it on the road? Where did you throw it?" Deputy Liu asked closely.

    "The wolves, I threw it away at the wolves!"

    "Order the soldiers to look for it now. Bind Wei Qiqi to the wooden stand!" This is Third Duke¡¯s orders, how vicious.

    Wei Qiqi lifted her head and stared angrily at Third Duke. She realized he is cooly wiping the stains off his sword. With regards to Wei Qiqi this kind of n.o.body, he doesn¡¯t care about her at all, her life and death are all dependent on his one word.

    Third Duke raised his eyebrows and made contact with Wei Qiqi¡¯s furious eyes. He squinted his eyes. This made Wei Qiqi think of the fierce wolves and she shuddered involuntarily.

    Wei Qiqi was dragged out and was tied to the wooden stand in the middle of the camp. She knows that it is impossible to find the map, and when theye back questioning, how will she be able to manage? If she doesn¡¯t answer correctly, the perverse Duke will definitely chop her head off, just like shing down at a wolf.

 Chapter 12

    As expected, within half an hour, Wei Qiqi saw people with torches walking towards her direction. Liu Zhong Tian stood at the front, with Deputy Liu and a few other soldiers closely behind.

    A soldier brought a chair and put it in front of the wooden stand. Liu Zhong Tian sat down, Deputy Liu went to the Duke¡¯s front and whispered: "Duke, how do we handle this fe, why not just kill him! We can¡¯t let a spy stay in the camp."

    Wei Qiqi immediately refuted, "Don¡¯t speak nonsense, convicting someone of a crime requires evidence, where is the evidence?"

    "Evidence?" Deputy Liu walked to the front of Wei Qiqi, "You escaped the camp in the middle of the night, and the map was lost, if you are not a spy, then I am the spy?"

    "Not all things are what it seems like on the surface, those that stay here....are not necessarily innocent!" Qiqi said in an unconvinced tone.

    "You are really acting tough!" Deputy Liu went back to the Duke¡¯s side and said, "Duke, if we don¡¯t show him a bit of pain, he will not confess. I think he has someone on the inside as well, if not why will the map disappear just like that? Why not we order the soldiers to whip him a few times, after a few strokes he will confess!"

    This is like adding oil to the fire, whip? He can actually think of that! Wei Qiqi nervously looked at Third Duke, praying that he will not speak, because when he speaks, the whip willeshing at her.

    Third Duke was about to say something but a soldier hurried over, and whispered something into Third Duke¡¯s ears. Third Duke stood up immediately, and without saying a word left with the soldier.

    Deputy Liu, upon seeing Third Duke leaving,ughed coldly and said: "I hate Xiongnu people the most, and you just have to be a Xiongnu spy!" after saying finish, he lifted up the whip.

    Wei Qiqi stared with her eyes and shouted: "Hey, Duke hasn¡¯t said anything, you dare to punish me in private!"

    "Duke will not mind me hitting a Xiongnu spy!"

    "If you dare to hit me, I will definitely not let you off lightly!"

    "You are standing on death¡¯s doorstep and you are still threatening me!"

    Deputy Liu lifted up the whip, and just when he was about tosh out, a soldier hurriedly ran over and said: "Duke has ordered to release Wei Qiqi and bring him back to the big tent!"

    Deputy Liu couldn¡¯t figure out what is going on, and threw the whip aside, grabbing onto the soldier¡¯s cor and shouted: "You didn¡¯t hear wrongly did you?"

    "It is what the Duke said personally!"

    "Aye!" Deputy Liu pushed aside the soldier, bit his teeth, and ordered the soldiers to untie the ropes binding Qiqi, and then brought her to the Duke¡¯s tent.

    Within the big tent, Liu Zhong Tian has already been waiting there for some time. When he saw Wei Qiqi who was just dragged in, he actually revealed a guilty expression, "Bring him onto the floor mat, and bring some medicinal powder over!"

    "Duke......" Deputy Liu met Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s sharp gaze and lost his voice. He dragged Qiqi onto the floor mat, and brought the soldiers and left.

    After a while one soldier sent the medicinal powder over, Third Duke ordered: "Rub the medicinal powder onto Wei Qiqi¡¯s injured areas!"

    The moment Wei Qiqi heard that, she couldn¡¯t care less about the pain, and stood up quickly and shouted: "I can do it myself, give me the medicine!" after speaking finish, she grabbed the medicine and looked at Third Duke weirdly, she couldn¡¯t understand why he has this bout of insanity, to suddenly be so kind-hearted.

    The soldier retreated, and Liu Zhong Tian walked over, "Don¡¯t you find it weird, why did I suddenly release you?"

    "Yes, it is weird, but I am toozy to ask!"

    "We have already caught the real spy, and found the army route¡¯s map." He squatted in front of Qiqi and said, "Why did you lie that you took the army route¡¯s map."

    "If I don¡¯t say that, you will order people to use the pole to beat me, don¡¯t tell me that I should let them beat my b.u.t.tocks till it bes rotten?"

    Liu Zhong Tianughed suddenly, giving Wei Qiqi a scare. Who knows how is he going to torture her again.

    "Come, let me see, is the injury serious?" he spoke while reaching out with his hand.

    "Move away!" Wei Qiqi hit away his hand and nervously evaded him.

    "You didn¡¯t allow the soldier to apply the medicinal powder for you, which means you are thinking of letting me take care of you personally, I Liu Zhong Tian, is impartial in giving out rewards and meting out punishments. I have wronged you this time, this should reasonably be the case!" after speaking finish he took the medicinal powder from Qiqi¡¯s hands and held her firmly.

    "You are the first person to have me apply medicine on!"

    "Hey, Third Duke, don¡¯t act anyhow!" Qiqi couldn¡¯t push aside Third Duke when she thought that he will really...... suddenly she felt embarra.s.sment and anger, is Wei Qiqi just going to be molested by people just like that?

 Chapter 13

    Wei Qiqi couldn¡¯t care less, even if it is the Duke she still has to hit him, and with that thought, she sent one punch towards the Duke¡¯s nose. This infuriated the Duke, he used his hands to catch Qiqi¡¯s punch, and exerting strength, Qiqi couldn¡¯t prevent her body from falling into Third Duke¡¯s embrace.

    Third Duke felt that Qiqi¡¯s body is abnormally soft, as if he is hugging a woman. He suddenly had some realization, and hurriedly pushed aside Qiqi, and threw the medicinal powder to her.

    "Quickly recover, not long after we are going on an expedition!"

    Wei Qiqi grabbed the medicinal powder, and waved her fists in front of Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian, after thinking for a while it is better for her to put down her fists. She eximed: "I want to leave here!"

    "This is a military camp, not a kid¡¯s yground, it is not for you to say toe here and go as you please!"

    "But, I am not here to be a soldier!" Qiqi gave a very innocent look.

    Liu Zhong Tian evaded her eyes, and silently returned to the front of the bookcase.

    "Then you are deciding to feed the wolves?"

    This one sentence left Qiqi speechless. Yes indeed, this ce is no longer where Wei Qiqi rules, if she goes out there will be countless dangers and her life will be at stake. When will this kind of life end, let¡¯s just hope that this is only a very long holiday.

    Wei Qiqi reluctantly applied the medicinal powder on her b.u.t.tocks, and thenid down on the floor and started thinking. There must be a way for her to travel through s.p.a.ce and time again, and return to her own world. However, what is the n? After thinking back and forth, she actually slept instead.

    However, her good dream didn¡¯tst for long, as a torrent of noise woke her up. She climbed up, and discovered that Liu Zhong Tian was standing in the middle of the tent, wearing heavy armorarmour, with a sword held in his hand, standing there in an awe-inspiring manner. At that moment, Wei Qiqi was nearly dazed looking at him, what a handsome Third Duke.

    "Go, go where?" Qiqi hurriedly came over.

    "Night raidraiding the Xiongnu camp!"

    "You are going too?" Qiqi asked in shock.

    "I did note here to enjoy!" he looked silently at Wei Qiqi, then walked in big strides out. Qiqi followed behind in small steps out of the tent, and realizedrealised that there are torches everywhere. Liu Zhong Tian rode on the horseback. The torch illuminated him and his shadow was very long, giving the Duke on the horse a very imposing presence.

    "Deputy Liu shall stay behind, General w.a.n.g shall follow me and charge forward! Be careful and guard the camp to prevent the Xiongnu from sneaking an attack!"

    "Yes, Duke!" Deputy Liu respectfully stood at a side.

    Liu Zhong Tian straddled with both of his legs, and the horse swiftly galloped off. The following big teams of horses and soldiers also disappeared out of the camp.

    Property of ? ;

    Wei Qiqi doesn¡¯t have the mood to sleep anymore. A night attack on the Xiongnu camp must be very exciting, she should go next time as well. However, looking at Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s expression, one will know that he haspletely disregarded her.

    Wei Qiqi walked out of the big tent, and lifted her head to look at the numerous stars in the sky. She has a lot of mixed emotions right now. Maybe the star she is looking at now is possibly destroyed in the modern era. Just like the Great Han, didn¡¯t it also devolve into the Warring States era, and eventually got overtaken by another empire. The flow of history couldn¡¯t be overturned. Liu Zhong Tian who is proficient at war and killing enemies is also just a speck of dust in history.

    "It is best if you do not wander around!" Deputy Liu brought a team of patrolling soldiers and lectured her as he walked past.

    "I am not a criminal, neither am I a spy, I am the Duke¡¯s personal bodyguard!"

    "Personal? It is because the Duke pities you. You are just a bag of bones, what can you do?"

    "Who are you talking about?" Qiqi is infuriated.

    "Your b.u.t.tocks are not painful anymore? Why do you sound like you have so much energy?"

    Not waiting for Qiqi to explode in favour, Deputy Liu already brought a team of soldiers to patrol. So what if she¡¯s a bag of bones? If ites to apet.i.tion of martial arts, who will lose instead? Be careful lest his skin is peeled off by her.

    Wei Qiqi walked while thinking, suddenly there was a ck shadow that blurred past in front of her. A man in ck was quickly running to the front.

    She endured the pain in her b.u.t.tocks and followed up. That fe is behaving suspiciously in front of a tent. A patrol of soldiers walked to the front of the tent, and that man quickly hid himself.

    In a sh, Qiqi appeared in front, and grabbed ahold of the cor of the man, "Hey, what are you doing?"

    That man was greatly surprised, he threw a ming cloth in his hands towards the tent with great speed. So he is actually here to burn down the tent.

 Chapter 14

    Wei Qiqi was surprised herself as well. If the ming cloth drops into the tent, it will quickly spread the fire, even if she wants to save the fire it will be too difficult. Qiqi couldn¡¯t care anymore, and she pounced forward and caught the ming cloth that was dancing in the air, and she quickly threw the cloth onto the ground.

    The light from the fire alerted the patrolling soldiers. After some rumbling, they came running over.

    The man in ck saw that the plot has already failed, hence he shed towards the darkness and left. His movements are extremely nimble, the soldiers are unable to keep up with him and can only shout after him.

    "You all think that you can catch up with this kind of speed?" Qiqi stamped on the fires on the ground and looked disdainfully at the soldiers.

    Deputy Liu rushed over while panting, "What happened here?"

    "Someone set fire to your tent!" Wei Qiqi gave a look that cannot be bothered with him. It is just a tent.

    "Set fire?!" Deputy Liu nervously looked towards the tent.

    "There is no need to look anymore, I have already extinguished the fire."

    "Wei Qiqi!" Deputy Liu suddenly knelt down on one knee, "Receive this bow from me!"

    Wei Qiqi nearly jumped.

    "Get up, what are you ying? I cannot receive this!"

    "This is the camp¡¯s granary, if it is burnt down, then this expedition will fail totally and miserably, Third Duke and we will be implicated!"

    "Even if it is burnt you can always transport it again right?"

    "It is not as simple. The cargoes once every 2 months, by then the soldiers will be weary and the granary empty, what war is there to fight?"

    Qiqi understood immediately, she forgot that their transportation is not convenient at all, as there are no trains and nes.

    "Then you do not have to give me such a big bow!"

    "Wei brother, this you do not know, Third Duke came for this expedition on orders. Third Duke is proficient in warfare, and has courage and wits, thus getting into the good books of the previous emperor. When the previous emperor pa.s.sed away, due to Third Duke having too many achievements and des, someone created false rumors saying that he wants to thwart the royal power and a.s.sume emperorship himself. The current emperor thus has doubts in his hearts, thus he sent the Third Duke toe to the battlefront personally against the Xiongnu! If the expedition fails this time, it must be because of evil people foiling the ns, and this is extremely detrimental to the Third Duke!"

    "Even so, there is no need to be like this, quick get up!" Wei Qiqi has always been wanting to find a chance to lecture him, yet when she saw him in this manner, she felt ufortable instead.

    Deputy Liu was pulled up by Qiqi and he remorsefully said, "I nearly took you for a spy, it turns out that little brother is actually so magnanimous, I feel so ashamed of myself!"

    "You do not need to be so polite! As long as you do not treat me as a spy, that is enough!" Qiqi was happy, as long as Deputy Liu doesn¡¯t look for trouble with her she will feel much morefortable.

    "You are considered my benefactor, if there is anything that you need help with feel free to say!"

    "Really?"

    "Definitely, I have said it, I will do it!"

    "Give me some metal strings! The thinner it is, the better!" Qiqi knows how to make use of the opportunity. As long as she can return to the modern era, she is willing to pay all sorts of prices.

    "Where can we find this, are those fine metal strings sufficient?"

    "Yes!"

    "Then I will bring those back very quickly!"

    Deputy Liu looked at the sky, "Who knows how is it over at the Duke¡¯s side?"

    "Sneaking a night attack on the Xiongnu camp, is it very fun?" Qiqi curiously asked.

    Property of ? ;

    "This is war, not child¡¯s y, there is life at stake here, you are really a kid!" Deputy Liu sighed. His expression reveals that he is extremely worried about Liu Zhong Tian, it seems like that cold-hearted Duke still has loyal followers.

    Deputy Liu is worried about the camp, hence he brought his soldiers on patrol again.

    Wei Qiqi looked at the star-filled sky and felt that the Big Sister at Xuan De Girls High School has no bearing nor use here. Qiqi dejectedly went back to the tent and fell on the floor mat. This floor mat is really ufortable, she nted her eyes and looked at the bed behind the screen cover, it seems a bit wasteful for it to be empty.

    Qiqi decided in her heart, she walked to the back of the screen cover, andid down on the bed, although it is not thatfortable, it is still better than the floor mat. She hugged the soft nket, a wave of drowsiness. .h.i.t her and she slowly fell asleep.

    When Qiqi woke up, it is already daybreak. She climbed up and saw that Liu Zhong Tian was already back. He was sitting in front of the bookcase, with a sword in his hand, wiping off the blood stains on the sword. His eyes were puffy red as if he didn¡¯t sleep for the whole night.

    "You, when did youe back!"

    "Just!" Liu Zhong Tian yawned, and put down the scroll, and looked at Qiqi, "Who gave you permission to sleep on my bed?"

    "It is such a pity for it to be empty, and the floor is very ufortable! Here, now I return the bed to you!" Qiqi jumped down the bed and embarra.s.singly looked at the floor.

    "On ount of your meritorious deed yesterday night, I shall not me you!"

    "Me, yesterday?" Qiqi thought of that incident, it must be Deputy Liu who said it. Looks like after this incident, she has be the free person whom people trust.

 Chapter 15

    Chapter 15 ¨C Why Did I Be so Ugly?

    Liu Zhong Tian saw the happy look on her, those yellow scars on her face and her eyes do not match at all, and suspicion aroused in him. He seemed to have suddenly thought of something, and asked, "Did your face suffer any injury before?"

    "Injury?" Qiqi touched her face, there are still many b.u.mps, if he didn¡¯t remind, Qiqi would have forgotten, she turned around in the tent, as if looking for something, and asked, "There is no mirror?"

    "What mirror?"

    "Mirror, aye, I forgot, bronze mirror!" Qiqi remembered, now she is in Great Han, there will be no mirrors.

    "There are no women here, what do you need a bronze mirror for?" Liu Zhong Tian kept his sword.

    No women, then she is considered as what? A man? Oh right, they have been treating her as a man all along? Wei Qiqi always prided herself on her looks, could it be the short hair? That is why they think that she is a man? However, the men here all seem to keep long hair.

    Qiqi suddenly thought of her own school bag. There should be a mirror used for makeup inside! She found the bag and finally found that small piece of mirror. Haha, luckily she didn¡¯t drop it, however when she saw her reflection in the mirror......

    A sharp cry sounded, and this gave Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian a scare. What happened? He walked over and realized that Qiqi was staring into nk s.p.a.ce sitting there, her hands holding a small round object.

    "What happened?" Liu Zhong Tian asked suspiciously.

    Qiqi shifted her gaze onto Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s body, and said pitifully, "Why did I be so ugly?" her tears fell alongside her face¡¯s contours.

    "You are a man, so what if you are ugly or handsome, here I was thinking it was some big thing! And you have a runny nose, why are you like a woman?" Liu Zhong Tian extended his hand unconsciously, and helped her wipe the tears off her face, "Enough, I do not wish to see that there is a crybaby soldier by my side!"

    Qiqi looked tearfully at Liu Zhong Tian, "You try looking like me, you will definitely cry harder than me!"

    Liu Zhong Tian didn¡¯t know whether tough or cry at her words, a person¡¯s looks are given by their parents, born with it, why is she grieving so much over it.

    Qiqi knows that he won¡¯t understand just by her saying it, she hurriedly kept the mirror and decided to breathe some fresh air. Liu Zhong Tian looked at her strangely, and grabbed hold of her hand, "Wei Qiqi, what are you hiding?"

    "I didn¡¯t hide anything!"

    "Take it out!" Liu Zhong Tian locked her wrists and pulled her school bag. How could Qiqi give the mirror to him, if he sees it, he will definitely be suspicious. She only wishes to go back quickly, and not attract any more trouble.

    Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s strength is enormous, and he is well-built as well. Qiqi couldn¡¯t avoid him, yet she is afraid that he will really grab the mirror, her body hugging the school bag closely. This added onto Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s suspicions that there is something inside her bag, could it be that she is really hiding something?

    Property of ? ;

    Wei Qiqi became anxious, and she swept her leg towards Third Duke¡¯s legs, Third Duke did not antic.i.p.ate that Qiqi actually dares to sneak an attack on him. He legs got kicked, and he became unstable and fell over. Wei Qiqi couldn¡¯t evade in time and was pressed onto the ground. Third Duke¡¯s lips covered over Qiqi¡¯s lips, instantly there was a sweet taste enveloping the mouth, Liu Zhong Tian felt that his blood was boiling. When he met Qiqi¡¯s gaze, he was lost in it instantly.

    Qiqi frustratedly pushed him aside. Liu Zhong Tian awkwardly moved his lips away and walked quickly to the back of the screen cover.

    Qiqi touched her lips in shock, this is her Wei Qiqi¡¯s first kiss, and she actually gave it to a cold-hearted brute, the stinky Duke. She furiously wiped her mouth, pretending as if that thing never happened, and pulled the school bag over her shoulders and ran out. Coincidentally she b.u.mped into Deputy Liu who was justing in.

    "What happened?" Deputy Liu held onto her.

    "The Duke is bullying people, trying to steal my stuff!" Qiqi hid behind Deputy Liu and stole a nce at Liu Zhong Tian.

    Liu Zhong Tian came back to his senses and immediately went to the bookcase to sit down. His eyes kept sizing Wei Qiqi up, what happened to him? That is a rascal, an ugly fe, why did he treat him as a woman, and even kissed him in that manner, could it be that he is missing women till he went crazy? Liu Zhong Tian has always prided himself on remaining calm, could it be that he is starting to think about women?

    Liu Zhong Tian forced his gaze onto the scroll, but his thoughts are running about and not kept in check. He inadvertently looked at Qiqi, why are those lips so soft? A Great Han Third Duke like himself, could it be that he is interested in men¡¯s lips?

 Chapter 16

    Chapter 16

    ¡°Wei Brother, the metal strings that you requested for, are these enough?¡±

    ¡°Enough!¡± Wei Qiqi happily received the strings . She is not sure if these strings can attract lightning, a lot of the dramas on the television say, time travel is often produced because ofrge amounts of energy, the power of lightning should berge enough, better don¡¯t electrocute herself to death .

    ¡°With it, I do not need to suffer here anymore, and make a clean cut with you guys!¡± Qiqi swiftly ran out . Deputy Liu thought for a while before following her, this ugly fe, what is the string used for?

    Qiqi held the metal strings and walked out of the big tent, she was searching everywhere . Finally, she saw a big tree on the grasnds outside of the military camp . This is it, she took out the metal strings, and climbed the tree, and bound the whole tree with the strings .

    ¡°What use is there doing this?¡± Deputy Liu raised his head and looked at her .

    ¡°Attracting lightning!¡± Qiqiid on the tree and excitedly exined .

    ¡°You can attract lightning just by this? What use is there attracting lightning?¡±

    ¡°You don¡¯t understand, I want to go home!¡± Qiqi tied the metal strings and bound it at the tree roots, and then jumped down, and wiped the dirt off her hands . She caressed her hair and it became very messy . She was looking at the tree, full of hope .

    ¡°Let us hope that the heavens will grant me sess, from where Ie from let me go back there! Please!¡±

    Deputy Liu sized up Qiqi from up till down, her looks is really strange, especially those pair of shoes, which looks really exquisite, ¡°Your shoes look not bad at all!¡±

    ¡°Of course, it is branded!¡± Qiqi satisfactorily heaved, ¡°Wait till the lightning crosses here, then everything will be ok already¡±

    [TN: ok is written by the author in english]

    ¡°Ok?¡± Deputy Liu was even more confused .

    ¡°By then you will know, I am going back first, in case Duke has any orders and cannot find me, he will definitely burst out in anger!¡± Qiqi ran back to the big tent .

    Liu Zhong Tian also just came back from surveying the grounds outside . Because he hasn¡¯t slept for a night and thus feeling fatigued, he took off his outer clothing andid down on the bed, ¡°Qiqi,e over, massage my legs!¡±

    ¡°Massage his legs?¡± Qiqi frowned, to actually ask her to do what a servant does? She reluctantly walked over and sat down on the bed, and softly raised her fists to massage .

    ¡°Your hands are really soft, if I didn¡¯t know, I will treat you as a woman already¡­¡­¡± Liu Zhong Tian enjoyed the massage and turned his body over .

    Qiqi doesn¡¯t dare to stop and kept on rubbing softly, until she heard Liu Zhong Tian snoring as if he fell asleep . She hurriedly got up, and tip-toed her way out and left . However, her hands were caught by Liu Zhong Tian, ¡°Continue massaging!¡±

    Qiqi is vexed, didn¡¯t he fall asleep? Why did he snore, yet he can still detect her leaving, when is she going to massage till . Qiqi kept massaging softly, and she got bored . These meaningless actions continued, and she slowly snored as well, God knows how long, sheid down on Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s legs and slept .

    Liu Zhong Tian is a very light sleeper, once there are any disturbances he will wake up immediately, even when fighting against the Xiongnu, he can continue on for a few days without sleeping, and he just needs to sleep for two hours before he can wake up immediately .

    Today, however, he slept through the whole day . When he woke up, it was already dark . He sat up and realized Wei Qiqi was resting on his leg, hugging it and having a big sleep .

    He lightly pulled his leg out and wanted to nudge Wei Qiqi awake . However she was sleeping so soundly, so he couldn¡¯t bear it, thus he could only carry Qiqi up onto the bed . He stretched his muscles . What is with today, why did he sleep until so soundly, after sleeping for so many hours, he felt much more energized .

    Seems like if he really wants to have a good sleep, he has to get Wei Qiqi to massage his legs .

    Wei Qiqi was awoken by the sound of lightning . She alertly jumped down the bed and realized that there are shes of lightning and rumbling of thunder outside the tent . Really even the heavens are helping her, now she has to go to that big tree as soon as possible .

    Qiqi jumped down the bed and tried running outside . Liu Zhong Tian got ahold of her, ¡°Such a big storm outside, where are you nning to go?¡±

    ¡°I want to go out! Quick release me!¡± Qiqi anxiously looked at the lightning, she forcefully hit Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s hands, ¡°Damnit, quick release me, if not once the lightning shes over there will be no more chance!¡±

    ¡°Speak clearly, and then I will let you out!¡±

    ¡°Ok, I will tell you, I am thinking of attracting the lightning!¡±

    ¡°Why?¡± Liu Zhong Tian asked, ¡°You are able to attract lightning?¡±

    ¡°I can¡¯t exin too clearly to you in one sentence, I have to go out!¡± Qiqi looked at Liu Zhong Tian furiously, looks like the Duke has no intentions to release her, now time is of the essence, there is really no choice, she viciously bit his hand!

    Liu Zhong Tian felt that there is a sharp pain in his hands, he hurriedly released his hands . Qiqi turned and ran towards the entrance of the tent, Liu Zhong Tian will not let Qiqi off, he hurriedly grabbed her and locked her underneath his arms, in order to prevent her from biting again, he pinched her chin .

    ¡°You dare to bite me?¡±

    ¡°Who ask you to stop me! Bastard Duke . ¡±

    ¡°And you still dare to scold me!¡± Liu Zhong Tian raised his hands, and pped Qiqi¡¯s buttocks, it really pains after pain .

    ¡°Stinky Duke, rotten Duke!¡± Qiqi was going to cry out .

    Originally, Liu Zhong Tian hit her very softly . However, after hearing her scold him, he became angry, hence he raised his hands high . Just when he was about to give her the second p, a lightning explosion happened outside the tent . Suddenly the night sky became like the day, and it was deafening till one can go deaf .

    Property of ? Fantasy-Books . live; outside of it, it is stolen .

    Qiqi furiously hit Liu Zhong Tian . It is finished, the lightning must have shed finished . Liu Zhong Tian was surprised and he let go of Qiqi, and walked towards the outside of the tent, looking at the camp, the outside was bright like the day . In an instant, it became dark again . It really is a miracle .

    After a while, Deputy Liu hurriedly walked in, and he rushed to the front of Third Duke and knelt down .

    ¡°Reporting to the Duke, the camp discovered the Xiongnu!¡±

    ¡°Quickly assemble the troops, and be ready for battle!¡± Liu Zhong Tian raised his eyebrows .

    ¡°There is no need, arge portion of them died, and one or two of them escaped!¡±

    Liu Zhong Tian has some doubts towards what Deputy Liu said, they were defeated so quickly? Deputy Liu nced at Qiqi and whispered to the Duke .

    ¡°They were ambushing at the side of the forest, however, the lightning that Wei Brother attracted using the metal strings tied to the big tree has struck them and they died! The soldiers on guard said, they saw a big fireball descend from the sky, and then there was arge explosion . When they rushed over, they discovered ten over bodies of the Xiongnu . The tree that was struck was Wei Brother¡¯s!¡±

    ¡°My tree!¡± Wei Qiqi furiously walked to the front of Liu Zhong Tian, Liu Zhong Tian looked at her with a suspicious look .

    ¡°It is all your fault for stopping me, I was preparing to use that tree for myself! Who wants to strike those Xiongnu!¡± Qiqi was grieving, the hopes of going back are dashed .

    ¡°You want to be struck by lightning and die?¡± Liu Zhong Tian held her hand and angrily dragged her into the big tent .

    Deputy Liu scratched his head, he doesn¡¯t know what is Qiqi doing, and felt that Duke was being emotional . He thinks it¡¯s better to leave, thus he quietly retreated!

    Wei Qiqi was thrown on the carpet next to the bookcase . Liu Zhong Tian furrowed his eyebrows, and grabbed Qiqi¡¯s short hair, ¡°How did you know how to attract lightning? Who are you exactly?¡±

    ¡°Anyway I can¡¯t go back anymore, you might as well kill me!¡± Qiqi stared at the Third Duke, she doesn¡¯t know where she got her courage from, she grabbed Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s cor, and leaped forward, wanting to perish together with him .

 Chapter 17

    Chapter 17 ¨C Third Duke¡¯s Hallucinations

    Liu Zhong Tian wasn¡¯t prepared at all, he immediately fell onto the floor. Qiqi rode on top of him, waved his fists and hit him! Liu Zhong Tian didn¡¯t expect that Qiqi is so tenacious, to actually dare to sneak an attack on the Duke! Her furious eyes are full of fire, yet it is abnormally mesmerizing.

    Liu Zhong Tian can only block her acupuncture points, Qiqi limply fell down, her eyes still furiously looking at him.

    "Enough, you have made enough of a din, in the whole camp only you dare to be so rude to me!"

    "Bad Duke, stinky Duke, you really should go to h.e.l.l!" The more she thought about it the more sad Qiqi is, tears kept rolling down her cheeks.

    Liu Zhong Tian doesn¡¯t have any idea at that moment, why will a big man cry for nothing! Extremely like a woman.

    "I will release your acupuncture points, but you are not allowed to continue like that!" Liu Zhong Tian really cannot bear to look at Qiqi in that manner, so he can only release her acupuncture points. Qiqi honestly sat on the floor, not caring whether her b.u.t.tocks is pain or not, and kept on sorrowfully crying.

    "Do not attract lightning anymore, it is very dangerous, this time it struck the Xiongnu dead, next time it may possibly strike someone from the Great Han!"

    "Hmph, originally it is to strike me!"

    "You want to die?"

    "Not to wish for death, but to hope to live, even if I say it you will not understand!"

    Qiqi didn¡¯t continue to refute, and ran back to the floor mat, grieving over the fact that she didn¡¯t manage to sessfully pa.s.s through time today, she began to make ns, other than this method, whether there are any other ways to send herself back? At the moment she was feeling vexed.

    On the second day, Qiqi was long awoken, she saw Liu Zhong Tian already dressed in full battle armor, could he be going to battle again.

    "Qiqi, hurry and pack up, we are heading to the desert, tonight we are setting up camp there!"

    "Going to the desert?" Qiqi got excited, looks like she is going to the desert to y since she cannot go back at the moment, it is not bad to go to the ancient desert to take a look.

    "Do not be so happy, we are going to war, not to y! Also, change your clothes!" Liu Zhong Tian threw her a set of foot soldier¡¯s clothing.

    "Now?" Qiqi carried those clothes.

    "Yes, there is no more time, hurry!" Liu Zhong Tian started to arrange his wide and heavy belt.

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    Qiqi carried those clothes, and awkwardly stood up, "could you turn around for a while!"

    "Turn around? Are you a woman? Hurry, this is a military order! If you dy the schedule, then I will want your head!"

    "What is there to be smug about?" Qiqi looked at him hatefully, carried the clothes and went behind the screen cover, and swiftly changed her clothes.

    Liu Zhong Tian helplessly shook his head, really like a child, what is there to be shy about between men, he raised his head to look towards the screen cover, and couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. The screen cover under the glow of the sunlight, revealed a shadow figure, which is extremely proportionate, abnormally slim, thin and delicate arms, waist...... that is obviously a woman. Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s heart stirred, he strode in big steps towards the screen cover, he wanted to remove his own doubts.

    Qiqi heard the footsteps and panicked. She wore the clothes in the fastest speed possible. When Liu Zhong Tian walked to the screen cover, she already wore the foot soldier¡¯s armor. Sheughed and looked at Liu Zhong Tian, "It is a bit big!"

    "Oh!" Liu Zhong Tian immediately shook his head, and retreated, what is with himself? Why does he always a.s.sociate Qiqi with being a woman, other than those pair of eyes, what other ces and areas attracted his gaze, crazy, could it be that he really needs women now, and even have hallucinations?

 Chapter 18

    Medicinal powder is considered a good thing, the injuries on the b.u.t.tocks have recovered quite a bit, if not she will not be able to ride the horse during this expedition. However, there is still some residual pain in the b.u.t.tocks.

    Qiqi reluctantly sat on the horseback, she really wanted to sit in the carriage, but the carriage is filled with goods and provisions, so there is no s.p.a.ce for her. The troops walked a whole afternoon under the hot sun, Qiqi became very fatigued, and slowly dropped behind the ranks.

    Liu Zhong Tian rode on the horse and made a detour, his helmet and armor under the sunlight reflected silver light, looking extremely awe-inspiring. He walked to the front of Qiqi, and slowed down his horse speed. Qiqi doesn¡¯t have any more strength to talk to him, her b.u.t.tocks are in extreme pain, and her waist are about to break.

    "You do not know how to ride the horse?"

    "If I knew how to, I will go on the battlefield to kill enemies long ago!" Qiqi looked at him with grievance.

    "Let me teach you!" Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s horse walked to the side of QiqI, suddenly he extended his hand to knock on her back.

    "It will be very tiring riding the horse in this posture, and your b.u.t.tocks......" Liu Zhong Tian pped her b.u.t.tocks, "Go forward!"

    "Hey, don¡¯t keep hitting my b.u.t.tocks!" Qiqi was a bit infuriated.

    "Don¡¯t be so awkward, with your posture, if the horse runs fast, you will fall down!" Heughed, "Grab hold of the ropes reining the horse, with this posture, yes, good, both of your legs mp onto the horse stomach!"

    Qiqi did as he instructed, the horse swiftly ran in front, Qiqi was shocked till her face lost color. She turned around and looked at Liu Zhong Tian, with an expression pleading for help. Fortunately Liu Zhong Tian already caught up, then she heaved a sigh of relief. Very quickly the both of them were riding side by side.

    "Riding like that, will you still feel tired?"

    Qiqi felt abit, andughed happily, "If I had lessons at the Girls School, I won¡¯t be throwing so much face now."

    "What?" Liu Zhong Tian looked at her with surprise, "You have been to school before?"

    "Oh! Yes, I know a few words!" Qiqi knows that she has revealed too much, so she can only hide from Liu Zhong Tian, and ran forward.

    When it is getting dark, the army stopped at the desert side. Liu Zhong Tian instructed the soldiers to set up camp, they are going to stay here for a period of time, the distance from the Xiongnu is very close.

    Wei Qiqi got busy together with the rest of the army for a long period of time, running errands to and fro countless times. Finally she gets to rest, she tiredly fell onto the floor mat. It is fated that she will stay at the mat, after walking for a day, she stinks of sweat. If only she can wash herself, but that is strictly impossible.

    "Qiqi,e, help me rub my back!" Liu Zhong Tian shouted from behind the screen cover.

    "Rub back?" Qiqi jumped up. He, he, when did he bathe himself here, maybe she is too tired, so she didn¡¯t notice when she entered the big tent.

    "What are you waiting for?"

    "Coming...... my Duke!" Qiqi¡¯s back first entered the screen cover, and she stood behind Liu Zhong Tian. Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s arms weretched outside of the wooden basin, revealing the broad and muscr back. He took down a towel from his shoulder and pa.s.sed it to Qiqi, "Rub on, it has been a day, so tiring!"

    Is he the only one that is tired? Qiqi felt tired too, a Duke is a Duke, who only knows how to enjoy and not take into consideration the feelings of others. Qiqi grabbed the towel and rubbed on slowly.

    "Ok, help me ma.s.sage the shoulders!" Liu Zhong Tian ordered.

    "Ma.s.sage?" Qiqi looked at the towel in her hands, she really wish to throw the towel forcefully onto his head, and then press him into the water, letting him enjoy for a while. However, she didn¡¯t forget who she is, amon foot soldier, a n.o.body has to listen to instructions, if not her head will roll off very easily. Hence she angrily threw aside the towel, and put her hands on Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s shoulders, and started ma.s.saging softly.

    "Your hands are reallyfortable, once the war is over, I¡¯m going to bring you back to my residence, you can serve me for the rest of your life!"

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    "Wishful thinking......" Qiqi muttered.

    "What did you say?" Liu Zhong Tian turned her head over, and looked at Qiqi strangely.

    "I am saying, that is really great!" Qiqi awkwardly smiled, Liu Zhong Tian already heard what she said, andughed involuntarily. n.o.body can not listen to him, including this fe.

    Liu Zhong Tian heaved a long breath, both arms extended, and he suddenly stood up. Just when he is going to turn around, Qiqi immediately closed her eyes and turned around and ran. Liu Zhong Tian originally intended for Qiqi to rub dry his body, yet when he turned around Qiqi was already gone, why did she disappear in an instant?

    "Wei Qiqi, Qiqi!" Liu Zhong Tian shouted for a while, and seeing there is no movement, he could only pick up the towel and rub himself dry, wore his clothes and walked out of the screen cover. He discovered Wei Qiqi curling inwards on the floor mat, covering her head, as if she got scared.

    "Qiqi!" Liu Zhong Tian pulled apart the nket on Qiqi¡¯s head, realised that she is forcefully keeping her eyes shut, cheeks are red, her looks is extremely ludicrous andical. "You are really a weird person!"

    Liu Zhong Tian arranged his attire and walked out, "I am going to survey thend outside, and will be back 2 hourster. Arrange the bed for me!"

    Finally he left, Qiqi jumped up, and walked behind the screen cover, realising that there is still water that hasn¡¯t been used. She smelled her own body, it stinks to death, however she adamantly cannot bathe, hence she can only use the water to rub herself. Hence when Third Duke is away, she cleaned herself, however on second thoughts it¡¯s morefortable bathing in the luxurious basin.

    When Qiqi was arranging Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s bed, she fell deep into thought again. There should be some way to go back. She traveled through time and reached the Xiongnu battleground, thus if she wants to go back, she should return to the battleground.

 Chapter 19

    Chapter 19

    Right, she cannot stay here anymore to serve that unlucky Duke . Tomorrow, she will apply to be under Deputy Liu and go to war . Maybe due to the chaos created by the horses and banners will possibly send her back? This idea is not bad! Qiqi¡¯s mood got better .

    After two hours, Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian returned to the big tent . He was just about to undress and rest when Qiqi came running over and cheekily looked at Liu Zhong Tian, ¡°Duke, that, there¡¯s a matter which I wish to discuss with you!¡±

    ¡°What matter? Speak!¡± Liu Zhong Tian sat down and looked at Qiqi . That expression meant that the thing which she wants to talk about is possibly not what he likes .

    ¡°Tomorrow I want to go under Deputy Liu, I want to go to war!¡±

    ¡°You?!¡± Liu Zhong Tian sized her up and down . ¡°You should eat more rice, go when you are fitter . For now, you should just stay here and serve me . Killing enemies is not a matter for you to ask!¡±

    ¡°Hey! Liu Zhong Tian, don¡¯t go overboard, who likes to serve you!¡±

    ¡°You still dare to directly call my name!¡± Liu Zhong Tian held her up, yet he smelled the faint fragrance on her body and instantly became dazed . He immediately released his hands and the words of reprimand stopped at his lips . ¡°Go sleep, as for matters of the war don¡¯t think about it anymore!¡±

    Liu Zhong Tian took off his outer clothes andid down . His heart suddenly became doubtful . Why is it that when he heard that she wanted to go to war, he became so unwilling? Liu Zhong Tian absurdly wanted to protect her, and is scared of him being hurt . He actually took her for his woman?

    Liu Zhong Tian suddenly sat up . Don¡¯t tell me that he actually developed interest for a 17-year-old foot soldier?

    He went down the bed, and walked to the middle of the big tent . His gaze inadvertently shifted onto Wei Qiqi . She is lying on her side, looking petite and frail . Even her sleeping posture has attracted him . Liu Zhong Tian pped his own head . Where is the cold-hearted Third Duke? He has to make a decision . Tomorrow, he shall fulfill her wish to be under Deputy Liu . Maybe not seeing her will be a better thing .

    Wei Qiqi finally left the big tent . She wants to participate in the battle with the Xiongnu . At the same time, she discovered a certain thing . Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian seemed to be more cold, as if she cannot look straight into his eyes . Who cares about him, going back to the modern era is more important than anything .

    Wei Qiqi wore the soldier armor for the first time and she is extremely excited . Although this armor is not as awe-inspiring as Third Duke¡¯s, however it is not bad .

    ¡°You are too skinny, even the smallest armor doesn¡¯t fit you!¡±

    ¡°Slowly I will be more muscr!¡± Qiqi happily raised the spear and danced .

    Deputy Liu admiringly looked at Wei Qiqi, ¡°Your martial arts are really special . I wonder if it is a skill set for females?¡±

    Qiqi listened to Deputy Liu¡¯s words and unhappily frowned, ¡°Why? Do you want to spar with me?¡±

    ¡°I am afraid I will break your hands and legs!¡± Deputy Liu looked at Qiqi¡¯s skinny arms . Why does a man appear to be so skinny?

    ¡°Are you looking down on me?¡± Wei Qiqi threw down her spear, and waved her fists and attacked Deputy Liu .

    ¡°You are for real, then don¡¯t me me for getting serious!¡±

    The two of them started exchanging fists .

    Liu Zhong Tian and General Chi stood not far from the parade square and looked at the soldiers training in the square . General Chi pointed at the square and suddenlyughed .

    ¡°That petite soldier is quite courageous, to actually exchange blows with Deputy Liu!¡±

    Liu Zhong Tian followed General Chi¡¯s finger and looked, and involuntarily frowned . Isn¡¯t that Wei Qiqi? Wearing that armor that doesn¡¯t fit, she became much more skinny and looks like she can¡¯t even take a hit from the wind . Why is it that the moment she entered the parade square, she has started making trouble again?

    When they realized that Deputy Liu is slowly entering into a disadvantage, they are rmed .

    ¡°What kung-fu is this brat using? Why are his movements so agile?¡± General Chi said with some suspicion .

    Liu Zhong Tian silently looked at Wei Qiqi . The doubts in his heart proliferated until Wei Qiqi managed to beat down Deputy Liu at the parade square . Thereafter she happily jumped, just like a sparrow, full of joy .

    Wei Qiqi pulled Deputy Liu up . ¡°How is it? Don¡¯t belittle skinny people in the future, I have a lot of ability!¡±

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    ¡°I couldn¡¯t tell at all!¡± Deputy Liu patted the dust on his sleeves and attempted to put his arms over Wei Qiqi¡¯s shoulders . Wei Qiqi is more agile than a monkey . She evaded his arms and jumped to the front of Deputy Liu .

    ¡°Don¡¯t try to get close to me . Hugging here and there, I am not used to it! I hate it!¡±

    ¡°We are all men . Look at yourself . Alright! How about this, the next time we go on an expedition I will let you lead a team and see your ability!¡±

    ¡°Ok, I will definitely not let you down!¡±

    ¡°Ok? What is the meaning of that?¡± Deputy Liu scratched his head . [T/N: Originalnguage states ok in English . Kind of like a joke here . ]

    ¡°It means good, alright, it is done!¡±

    ¡°Oh! You really speak a lot of nonsense!¡± Deputy Liuughed .

    Wei Qiqi happily did a backflip with a beautiful arc, giving Deputy Liu a scare . This brat¡¯s movements are too agile .

    General Chi, who was looking from afar couldn¡¯t take it anymore . ¡°I want to take a look, this brat¡¯s ability is not small . In the future, he will be a talent that can be greatly used!¡±

    ¡°Do not hurry, just wait and see!¡± Liu Zhong Tian stopped him . Actually, Liu Zhong Tian is even more in shock than him . Maybe in the future when eradicating the Xiongnu in the battlefield, Wei Qiqi definitely cannot be missed out .

    Wei Qiqi happily did many backflips . The soldiers pped and encouraged her . She became really excited and felt that being a soldier is so much more meaningful than being the Duke¡¯s servant . She unconsciouslyughed .

 Chapter 20

    The first battle on the desert field has begun. Wei Qiqi led her small team on an expedition. She chased down her enemies relentlessly when the enemy hear news of her they will lose their wit and cower in fear. They haven¡¯t seen before such a fearless soldier.

    Actually, Wei Qiqi has no other motive. She wants to plow through the front lines and make use of the opportunity to travel through time and return to modern society. However, she is disappointed. After the first battle has concluded, she hasn¡¯t lost a single soldier and returned victorious. She is still stuck at the Great Han camp.

    Wei Qiqi stood at the parade square and looked at the soldiers who were cheering because of the win. She doesn¡¯t feel good in her heart. Why? Are the heavens making fun of her? Why is there no signs from above? The sky is still bright and sunny and there is no lightning at all.

    General Chi cannot wait any longer. He wants to personally see this ugly and simple fe. Not only is his martial arts good, he is witty as well. If he doesn¡¯t use him well it will really be a waste.

    Wei Qiqi got called into the General¡¯s tent. She sized up this old general in front of her who is in his fifties. Thinking back to modern culture, he will at least be a marshal. However, the way that he is looking at Qiqi made her feel ufortable as if she is dropping into his eyes.

    "You are Wei Qiqi, why are you so skinny!"

    "Reporting General, I eat little and am young, hence I am small! However, I have strength!"

    "Haha!" General Chi felt that though Wei Qiqi is young, her courage ismendable.

    "Liu Yun is the left deputy, I will promote you to be the right deputy!"

    "Right deputy?" Qiqi excitedly looked at General Chi, "You are for real? Promoting me to be right deputy, that means I will be as awe-inspiring as Deputy Liu!"

    "There is no small talk in the military! However you are young and have extreme brilliance. The spoils of this fight are not small. Later when meeting the Duke, we must discuss the next step to deal with the Xiongnu."

    This time around, Wei Qiqi is not entering Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s tent as a foot soldier. Liu Zhong Tian merely used his side nce to look at Wei Qiqi. He felt that after the wind blowing and under the sun, she became a lot tanner, and much uglier. Only her pair of eyes still retains that temptation and allure.

    General Chi rose up and respectfully said "Duke, now that we are in the desert, it means that we are at a disadvantage. The Xiongnu are adept at fighting in the desert. ording to our intel, the Xiongnu are intending to attack us in one big wave. If our troops were to engage, we might suffer losses!"

    "If wee down the horses and fight with swords, the barbaric Xiongnu will definitely not be a fight against the Han. What General Chi said makes a lot of sense, the desert is our fatal spot!" Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s expression is extremely serious. "We are facing the Youxian King and Da Chanyu of the Xiongnu, so we should be even more careful!"

    "Then the Duke¡¯s meaning is..."

    "To enable our soldiers to be limated to battling in the desert, we must defend our stronghold without losing a single soldier!" Liu Zhong Tian firmly said.

    "This is a bit difficult! The desert has no obstacles, it is not easy to defend!"

    "I have an idea!" Qiqi suddenly said.

    "Oh?" General Chi looked at Qiqi. Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian also looked at Wei Qiqi suspiciously. What good idea will she have? She is only a 17-year-old right deputy.

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    "We should set up screen covers!"

    "Screen covers?"

    "Facing a screen cover bomb, once they lose, I estimate that even if you beat them to death they also wouldn¡¯t dare toe again!"

    Liu Zhong Tian stood up, "This is a matter concerning life and death, there is no room for you to make a joke!"

    "How is this joking, you don¡¯t believe me? Third Duke, don¡¯t you look down on people!" Qiqi looked at him, not revealing any weakness.

    General Chi pulled Wei Qiqi immediately, indicating that she cannot go overboard. Qiqi wouldn¡¯t listen, "Tomorrow I will do a test to show you all! Then you all will know how powerful my method is!"

    "Alright, I will see tomorrow how you can convince me!" Liu Zhong Tian looked at her coldly.

 Chapter 21

    Wei Qiqi looked at the hateful Duke. She is feeling grieved in her heart. She must seed, if not she will be looked down upon by him.

    "Today our meeting ends here, everybody can return! Wei Qiqi stay behind!" Liu Zhong Tian said without expression.

    General Chi and Deputy Liu rose up to leave the big tent. Wei Qiqi looked at Liu Zhong Tian strangely. She wonders if there is anything special, hence him ordering her to stay behind.

    "Help me to ma.s.sage my legs, I want to rest properly for a night!" After speaking finish, Liu Zhong Tianid down on his bed.

    "I am now no longer your foot soldier, why are you still asking me to ma.s.sage your legs!" Liu Zhong Tian protested.

    "So are you going to ma.s.sage?"

    "I will......" Qiqi sat down with a grievance in her heart and started ma.s.saging reluctantly.

    "From the way I observe you, you seem like a person who likes to win!" Liu Zhong Tian suddenly opened his mouth.

    "So what, I have never thought of losing to anybody!"

    "You will invite trouble upon yourself! Tomorrow if the experiment fails, return to my side as a personal bodyguard and ma.s.sage my legs every day!"

    Wei Qiqi felt that the Third Duke¡¯s words made her extremely ufortable, hence she unconsciously increased her force while ma.s.saging. Liu Zhong Tian couldn¡¯t bear it and startedughing at her.

    "You really act like a woman......"

    Qiqi¡¯s hands trembled. Actually, she is a woman. She wonders if the Great Han army camp has a woman and what happens if she is discovered?

    "Duke...... can the Great Han¡¯s camp have females as soldiers to partic.i.p.ate in killing enemies?"

    "Of course not. If there is, I will chop off her head!"

    Qiqi is scared till she panicked. "Then, there really cannot be a woman? Like someone who is special!"

    "Of course can, the families of the generals or dukes cane to the military camp as long as they don¡¯t partic.i.p.ate in the military affairs!"

    "Gender bias!" Qiqi furiously tightened her hand into a fist and forcefully punched down on the Duke¡¯s legs.

    Liu Zhong Tian experienced pain, and he sat up. He grabbed onto Qiqi¡¯s cor and lifted her up slightly. "Do you want me to chop off your brains, then you will willingly serve me!"

    "Then give the order and chop me. I don¡¯t have a home to go to anyway!" Qiqi¡¯s eyes turned red, and stared at Liu Zhong Tian. A pair of beautiful eyes is fuming with fire at the moment.

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    Liu Zhong Tian is thinking, if Qiqi¡¯s face doesn¡¯t have those yellowish spots protruding out, just with her facial features, she should be an extremely handsome man. That pair of eyes is as if it is drawn with a charm that mesmerizes people. When he thought of this, Liu Zhong Tian released Qiqi and became furious.

    "Get out!" Liu Zhong Tian turned around and coldly said.

    One moment he wants to kill, the next moment he wants to chase people away. This Duke has a weird temper. Qiqi stood up and hurriedly left the big tent.

    Due to the hardship of traveling, Qiqi can only squeeze together with everybody. Her head and legs are full of the stinky smell of men. When she thinks back to the royalty-like lifestyle of her past as an heiress, Qiqi became instantly depressed. She furiously climbed up and squirmed out of the tent. She rested outside of the tent and looked at the sky that is full of stars.

    It was as if she saw her own grandfather. Every time he sees Qiqi he will be so happy that he couldn¡¯t keep his mouth closed. That expression is as if there isn¡¯t a granddaughter that is cuter than her. Due to her dad remarrying three years ago, Qiqi¡¯s Grandfather decided to bequeath all of the property to Qiqi¡¯s name. Which is almost all of the Wei family¡¯s fortune.

    Qiqi¡¯s dad married a beautiful middle-ageddy. Thatdy even brought a sister that is two years younger than Qiqi. Ever since thatdy knew that all of grandfather¡¯s fortune is transferred to Qiqi, she has been having doubts. Even Qiqi¡¯s dad is questioning grandfather¡¯s methods. However, now, n.o.body has to worry over the family a.s.sets. She doesn¡¯t belong to that era anymore. From an outstanding girl that can do everything in the world, she got reduced into amoner in the Great Han and she even lost her looks.

    Qiqi stared nkly at those flying stars. She really hopes that she can jump to the sky,take a good look at this world and find out what is happening. Slowly she began nodding her head and unknowingly fell asleep.

 Chapter 22

    On the second day, Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian and General Chi sat on the chairs in the desert. They were here to look at Qiqi¡¯s experiment with the screen covers. Liu Zhong TIan squinted his eyes slightly, looking at Qiqi who is busy now. He wonders what kind of surprise will she bring to him.

    Qiqi instructed the soldiers to make some purified fish oil and store it in the jars. After sealing the jars, they used the powder for fireworks and made a very long string.

    Qiqi buried the jars within the desert sand and then shouted mightily. "All should evade this!"

    Qiqi felt confidence br.i.m.m.i.n.g within her heart. She has experimented with this ything several times in her high school. There was once when she nearly caused an explosion to happen in a warehouse. Luckily her grandfather was there to settle the problem, she didn¡¯t think that it will be put to use here.

    Everyone evaded. Qiqi carefully went up and lifted the torch to light up the string. Thereafter she speedily ran outwards. d.a.m.nit, she only ran a few steps when she realized that the string is too short. Following a loud bang, the sand flew up, the fish oil sttered and the fire lit up the sky. Large parts of the desert were then drenched in the fire.

    Liu Zhong Tian felt the tremor and instantly stood up. In front of his eyes are ck smoke and sand. Where is Qiqi? He walked to the front in big strides and had a sudden realization in his heart. Could Wei Qiqi be blown to death?

    Some coughing rang and Wei Qiqi walked out from the thick smoke with a face full of ck soot. She cursed in a high pitch. "d.a.m.n it, I nearly choked to death. What is wrong with this? It exploded so quickly that it nearly blew me to death!"

    Liu Zhong Tian heaved a sigh of relief, returned to his seat and calmed down. He lost a bit of himself just now.

    "This is obviously a miracle!" General Chi stood up and pped. Following that all the soldiers present happily cheered as well.

    Qiqi smugly walked to the front of Liu Zhong Tian. "Duke, if we make ten or more jars of this bombs and bury it within the desert, when the Xiongnu armyes and attack, we only need to light up the strings. However, there is some difficulty in lighting up the strings. Today I was nearly blown to bits. Haha!"

    Qiqi wiped her face. The sweat and ck dust were wiped together and it formed lines of ck marks on her face. It looks extremelyical. Liu Zhong Tian immediately shifted his gaze elsewhere. If he continues to see this, he will uncontroblyugh out. He is famous for not smiling at all. How could he beughing in front of the army because of this fe.

    "Haha! Qiqi, look at yourself!" Deputy Liuughed. "Hurry go and wash, if not everyone will be scared to death!"

    "Oh?" Qiqi touched her face, and saw her hands. She immediately understood, and sheughed sheepishly.

    "Everything will go ording to what Deputy Wei has arranged!" Liu Zhong Tian announced loudly. He stood up and spoke softly in front of Wei Qiqi.

    "You have seeded. However, by sleeping outside of the tent like yesterday, it is easy to fall sick. If you are not used to squeezing with everyone, you cane to my tent!" After he spoke finish he brought his soldiers and left.

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    Qiqi looked at him with surprise. How did he know that she is sleeping outside the tent? Did hee by in the middle of the night?

    The moment Third Duke left, the soldiers came rushing forward, and picked Wei Qiqi up. They cheered on loudly, and took her for a hero.

    "Let¡¯s get Deputy Wei to bathe. He is too dirty, why not we strip him clean and everybody gives him a good wash?"

    "Hooray!"

    When Wei Qiqi heard this, she got scared till perspiration formed on her head. She speedily jumped down and turned tail and ran. This bunch of guys really took her as a man, if she really got stripped clean, wouldn¡¯t she have no face to face anybody?

 Chapter 23

    The soldiers thought that Qiqi was joking with them. They got excited and pursued from behind, shouting loudly!

    "Strip Deputy Wei! Everybody give him a good wash as a reward!"

    "No no!" Wei Qiqi became frantic. She hurried her steps, swiftly ran into the camp grounds and ran straight to the front of Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s tent. She didn¡¯t give a second thought before squirming inside. She estimated that within the camp, only Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s tent will be a deterrent to them.

    Those soldiers saw Qiqi entering the Duke¡¯s tent and they all stopped in their tracks and looked at each other before leaving silently. n.o.body dares to interrupt the Duke, that is warrant for dropping of heads.

    Liu Zhong Tian saw the panting Wei Qiqi who just ran it. Her whole face and head has ck water and she looks extremely miserable. Both of her hands were on her knees, and she opened her mouth widely. It looks like she ran with difficulty.

    He immediately stood up and looked at her strangely. This fe, when will he know how to walk properly, he actually dares to just barge into the big tent. In the entire camp there is only him who dares to do that.

    Qiqi took half a day to recover her breath, then pointed to the outside of the tent. "Your soldiers are crazy. They need to......" She embarra.s.singly looked at Liu Zhong Tian. "What you said just now, does it still count?"

    "What?"

    "It is that I cane to your big tent to sleep!"

    Liu Zhong Tian nodded his head, Wei Qiqi happily jumped up. "That is great! Do you know that your soldiers¡¯ feet really stink, it is so smelly that I cannot sleep properly. Compared to that, the floor mat here is good!"

    Wei Qiqi looked at her own hands and clothes. Previously the ck oil and sand exploded onto her. She has never looked so miserable before, hence she grinned and went to the front of Liu Zhong Tian. "Duke, I have a request."

    "Speak!" Liu Zhong Tian sat down.

    "Can I bathe at your ce?"

    "Only I can bathe here, the soldiers can bathe at the river outside!" Liu Zhong Tian said coldly.

    "Hey! Liu Zhong Tian, don¡¯t be so selfish!"

    Liu Zhong Tian immediately sharpened his brows. "I told you, don¡¯t call my name, call me Duke!"

    "Liu Zhong Tian!" Qiqi walked to his front, and moved her face closely to his. She looks even moreical with the ck dust on her face.

    "Do you want to get out yourself, or do I have to carry you out!" Liu Zhong Tian put down the scroll in his hands, and lifted Qiqi¡¯s cor. Wei Qiqi saw that he is really furious, thus she immediately softened.

    "Duke, you cannot go back on your word. You said that I cane in. If I cannot wash then so be it. I am not going to the riverside and will just stink like this! When that timees don¡¯t me me for the weird smell in your big tent."

    Liu Zhong Tian released her and pointed at the wooden bucket. "When you finish bathing, dry yourself properly!"

    "Yes Duke!" Qiqi happily turned towards the wooden bucket, then she thought of something. She turned around and looked at Liu Zhong Tian.

    "Duke, why not you turn around for today and go on a survey!"

    "No need, General Chi will do the surveying!"

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    "Why not go out and get some fresh air?"

    "I just returned."

    "Oh, you are not going to see how the soldiers are preparing the fish oil bombs?"

    Liu Zhong Tian became a bit angry. "What are you thinking of saying? Go wash yourself!"

    Qiqi embarra.s.singly smiled. "I am not used to people looking at me bathe!"

    "How troublesome, why don¡¯t you say earlier!" Liu Zhong Tian stood up. "I will go and survey, after two hours I will be back! Go and bathe quickly!"

    "Thank you, Duke......" Qiqi bowed, and then startedughing.

    Wei Qiqi came to this Great Han era which made people hate it. This is the first time that she is bathingfortably. She changed into the already clean T-shirt and jeans and wore her light traveling shoes. She sighed in her heart. Maybe when the shoes wore out she will not be able to wear it again. Hopefully it won¡¯t get ruined before she gets back.

    Maybe someday there will be a lightning amidst the clear sky and when she opens her eyes, she will realize that she has returned to her own car. In front of her will be those teasingedies. She thinks that if she really goes back, she will miss this ce and that cold Third Duke.

 Chapter 24

    Chapter 24

    Great Han¡¯s Female General Wei Qiqi Chapter 24 ¨C Super Clothes-Washing Soap

    Liu Zhong Tian walked in and saw Wei Qiqi who is dressed neatly . He knows that she has already washed herself clean . ¡°Why are you wearing so strangely again?¡±

    ¡°I think that you are the one that is wearing weirdly!¡± Qiqi walked up and touched Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s belt . ¡°If you are wearing jeans you must be very handsome!¡±

    ¡°Preposterous!¡± Liu Zhong Tian grabbed her hands in fury . He immediately flung her away . ¡°Next time do not touch this Duke!¡±

    ¡°What a fe with a nasty temper!¡± After she finished speaking, Qiqi sat in the big tent and started washing her clothes .

    Liu Zhong Tian was just about to go back to the bookshelf when he heard a sound . He curiously retreated back and looked at Wei Qiqi . ¡°In the future I have no need for them toe to the big tent to collect the clothes, you shall wash all of them!¡±

    ¡°What did you say?¡± Qiqi stood up . Before she could even react, Liu Zhong Tian already brought out some clothes and threw it in front of Wei Qiqi .

    ¡°Wash these cleanly!¡±

    ¡°Hey! Liu Zhong Tian!¡±

    ¡°Call me Duke!¡± Liu Zhong Tian smiled faintly and walked back to his bookshelf to read the scrolls to continue reading . His eyes will nce towards Qiqi asionally .

    Wei Qiqi was furious as she was washing and looked out of the big tent . Really, just when she has found a clean ce to rest, she has to suffer this kind of humiliation and be the unlucky Duke¡¯s washingdy . Dear God, did something go wrong? Why did you get an heiress to an enormous fortune and turn her to be so downtrodden . When she saw the clothes in her hands, she thought that it is good if she has soap . If the maid in her house were here it won¡¯t be bad either .

    When she saw the clothes won¡¯t get clean no matter how she washes it, Wei Qiqi stood up . She ran out of the tent and asked the firearms master for some alkaline and pig oil . After some experiments and heating, she added salt onto the mixture . The firearms master looked at her and was wondering what she is doing .

    ¡°Sess, soap!¡± Qiqi jumped up .

    The firearms master looked at the yellow solid block in Qiqi¡¯s hands and asked with suspicion . ¡°General Wei, this is?¡±

    ¡°Soap!¡± After saying finish Qiqi excitedly ran out .

    Qiqi went back to the big tent and started to wash the clothes with passion . Liu Zhong Tian wondered what is up and walked over and realized that the wooden bucket is full of white colour foam . Wei Qiqi sang while washing which made Liu Zhong Tian frown .

    ¡°What is this?¡±

    ¡°Oh! Soap! Kekeke!¡± Qiqi stood up and presented the clothes . ¡°Duke, this is clean right!¡±

    Liu Zhong Tian coldly looked at her and looked at the yellow soap bar by her side . He felt some doubts . Why is this Wei Qiqi¡¯s disposition is so weird . He sized up the clothes that she washed .

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    ¡°Next time you shall wash the whole army¡¯s clothes!¡±

    ¡°What, what?¡± Qiqi stuttered .

    ¡°If you don¡¯t wish to wash all of them, then give that soap of yours to the soldiers in charge of washing!¡±

    Wei Qiqi immediately understood . So it is like this . That is no problem at all, she can even impart the method of creating the soap to them . However, she immediately held onto the Duke who is just about to go out . ¡°Then your clothes, can I not wash them, look at my hands!¡± After speaking finish she extended both of her hands .

    Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian realized that pair of arms are unusually white and skinny . He shifted his gaze embarrassingly . ¡°Yes! You can¡±

    ¡°Ok, no problem!¡± [T/N: She said this in English, not Chinese]

    Liu Zhong Tian couldn¡¯t figure out what is she saying and thinks that she is a weird person . Hence, he walked out with some doubts .

 Chapter 25

    Ever since Wei Qiqi invented the soap, it has received the love of the soldiers in the camp. Washing clothes and bathing doesn¡¯t feel all that bad now. It is never better to describe it asfortable.

    Qiqi even collected some fresh flowers and crushed it to mix it within the soap. She publicized widely her aromatic bath. Of course there are conditions. Not only does she want good food, she also wanted other people to serve her. Many soldiers became her servants and circled all around her. Her life in the military camp is even more rxed than the Duke, as if she is a small Duke within the camp.

    Liu Zhong Tian was in his big tent. He held onto the soap bar on his hands which is exuding a particr fragrance. He unknowingly fell into deep thought. This Wei Qiqi is too miraculous, and there is a bit of cuteness and mischief in him. He put down the soap bar, and walked out of the big tent. He unknowingly walked to the small river next to the military camp and saw from afar Wei Qiqi ying with 6 to 7 soldiers. Even Deputy Liu has joined in with them. On the ground lies a wooden bucket and on top of it is a thin metal pole.

    "Deputy Liu, quickly push it, quickly push it!" Qiqi pped her hands and screamed.

    Deputy Liu forcefully exerted his arms. The tall water pipe started sshing water outwards. A few soldiers, who were ¡¯receiving¡¯ the water downstairs, caught Qiqi and sshed her with water as well.

    Qiqi immediately struggled to jump up. She frantically evaded them and went towards the direction of Liu Zhong Tian. The water has already made her clothes wet, which stuck closely to her now. That figure of hers is s.e.xy. When she is running she is agile as a swallow. Liu Zhong Tian thought he saw a woman who was drenched by water.

    Liu Zhong Tian held firmly onto her, and his eyes swept across her chest. Qiqi immediately squatted down. There is a horrifying thought prancing around in her mind- the killing and dropping of her head. Hence, she purposely faked pain and shouted. "Ah! My stomach is in pain, so painful!" After that she evaded and ran away, disappearing from Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s line of sight.

    She was nearly finished. Wei Qiqi cursed. Why are there no movement from the heavens. When can she go back in time. If Liu Zhong Tian knows that Qiqi is a woman, in his fury, he lifts his sword. Kacha. Qiqi¡¯s head will drop off.

    Qiqi touched her own head and nearly cried. She was thinking of grandfather, of dad, of the posh cars, of the inte, of the big bed, of the bathing tank and the feeling of being held in high regard.

    "How is the preparation for the screen cover? I see that you have been too rxed the past few days!" Third Duke¡¯s voice rang.

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    Qiqi immediately turned her body away. "Tomorrow I will settle it, definitely we will blow the Xiongnu up to the sky!"

    At this moment, Liu Zhong Tian felt that Qiqi¡¯s voice is extremely pleasant. That back, neck, arms, fingers, why is it that her whole body is so mesmerizing? Don¡¯t tell me that he had already regarded Qiqi as a woman deep in his heart?

    Liu Zhong Tian carried a heart full of suspicion and he couldn¡¯t get to sleep in a moment. When he saw Qiqi sleeping soundly, there was some impulse to see if she is really a man or a woman.

 Chapter 26

    The second morning, Wei Qiqi personally directed the troops to carefully ce the fish-oil bombs. Qiqi smugly looked at the endless desert. As long as the Xiongnu army dares to invade, she will give them a severe thrashing.

    As expected, this time the fish-oil bombs screen cover dealt a really huge blow to the Xiongnu. The Xiongnu soldiers who invaded this time around, nearly a third of them were sted to bits by the fish-oil bombs. Looking from afar, the desert has thick smoke rising up, with the fire lighting up the sky. The fire spread like a sea a few kilometres wide, instantly descending into a state of extreme heat.

    The fish-oil bomb is different from theter invention of the Great Han, the artillery. After the main body has exploded, the fish oil that is scattered across will continue to burn. Hence, when the fish oil was stuck onto the Xiongnu soldiers, even if they are not bombarded by the bomb, they will hardly survive due to the sttering fish oil.

    What can be said is that after the flying bombardment, there will still be endless torture and pain. The Xiongnu lost almost all of it¡¯s elite crack troops and the rest that heard of the news escaped. If they dare toe and invade again, that will be a very long time after this.

    Liu Zhong Tian stood in the military camp, yet he could feel the tremor that shakes a person to his soul. Casting his gaze afar, he can hardly believe that in the battlefield, thick smokes were rising. He is happy and worried for Wei Qiqi at the same time. He doesn¡¯t know if she managed to escape in time. Will she suffer from the explosions again?

    When he is thinking, Wei Qiqi brought a dozen or so soldiers and ran back. The ck soot on her face tells it all, she definitely didn¡¯t escape in time again.

    "d.a.m.nit! b.a.s.t.a.r.d, those d.a.m.n explosions. I nearly choked to death!" Wei Qiqi furiously shouted.

    Cheers erupted across the entire camp. Everyone felt that this battle is too exciting. Wei Qiqi is really like a G.o.d. Don¡¯t look at her small skinny and a bit ugly stature, when ites to tactics, she is a cut above the rest!

    "Today, the three armies shall treat and toast themselves!" Liu Zhong Tian realized that Qiqi is perfectly fine, thus his mood is instantly lifted.

    The soldiers celebrated. It has been a while since they are so happy. Without losing a single soldier, the enemy retreated in defeat. This is really refreshing to the soul!

    Wei Qiqi felt that there is smoke and sooting out from her mouth. She squirmed her way into the big tent and ordered people to prepare clean water. She jumped into the water and instantly felt very cooling. Hopping onto the asion that people are feeling excited, Qiqi quickly changed into her jeans and T-shirt. Her own clothes arefortablepared to the fat and big armor which is thick and heavy, nearly causing her waist to break.

    When Wei Qiqi walked out of the big tent, she realized that there is a luxurious scene outside. She doesn¡¯t know when there is a bonfire and surrounding the fire are tables lined up with great wine and delicacies.

    Qiqi was so delighted that she smiled. Looks like there is nothing bad with this lifestyle, it is simply too exciting. She can drink and eat to her heart¡¯s delight. After reaching the Great Han, her worldview has expanded.

    Qiqi is arranged to sit beside Liu Zhong Tian. In front of her is beef and great wine. Liu Zhong Tian looked at Qiqi, it is as if this Wei Qiqi prefers her weird clothing. As long as she is not going to war, she will definitely be wearing this outfit. That jeans tightly clung onto her legs and is already washed till it lost colour. The loose shirt hung all the way to her arms and it makes her look even more skinny.

    However Liu Zhong Tian has to admit, this outfit makes Wei Qiqi more attractive as if that ugly face of hers has increased in colour. To be urate, there is the feeling of stirring a person¡¯s heart.

    Everybody came to congratte Qiqi and the Duke, exchanging cups with them. The soldiers were performing in front of the bonfire.

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    "Shall we let Deputy Wei perform for everybody!" The soldiers got carried away, it looks like they are very familiar with Wei Qiqi.

    Wei Qiqi unceremoniously stood up. "Alright, everybody likes to listen to me sing or dance?"

    "Sing while dancing!" the soldiersughed heartily.

    "Alright!" Qiqi didn¡¯t feel embarra.s.sed at all. She is a talented girl in high school, able to sing and dance. This small matter is not a problem to her. She picked up the bones which she left behind while eating the meat and jumped onto the tform. She lifted the bones as if it is a microphone and let her head down, posing coolly with her fashionable jeans and traveling shoes. The soldiers kept on whistling and cheered her on loudly.

    "Next up we have rock and roll star Wei Qiqi presenting to everybody ¡¯Who will Dance on the Floor in the Round¡¯" After speaking finish, she raised her head and her short hair flew up, looking extremely elegant.

    The whole parade was silent instantly. Everyone looked at Wei Qiqi disbelievingly till she sang that rock and roll song. There isn¡¯t anyone who isn¡¯t surprised. She is filled with energy and coupled with her light dance steps and moving voice with skinny arms. However, no one has ever seen her dance steps before. It makes one¡¯s heart beat non-stop.

 Chapter 27

    A few soldiers couldn¡¯t resist jumping onto the tform and started surrounding Wei Qiqi. They danced in the circle and cried out "Great!" while holding the wine bowls.

    Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s eyes followed Wei Qiqi closely. He lifted the wine bowl and started drinking. His heart arose a kind of warm feeling. The Wei Qiqi that is spinning and dancing by the bonfire is like a dream swirling in his thoughts, she really is mesmerizing......

    Wei Qiqi sang finish her song and she threw away the bone. She started dancing excitedly and returned happily to her seat. She was thirsty, hence she drank from the wine bowl. The spicy sensation caused her to spit out the wine and wagged her tongue. She looked at Liu Zhong Tian with a pitiful expression, "What is this?"

    "Wine!"

    "It is so spicy and hard to drink. I want to drink water!"

    She looked around on all fours with a painful expression on her face. Why is the Great Han wine so hard to drink? Oh my G.o.d, my mouth is burning with fire.

    Liu Zhong Tian thinks that Wei Qiqi is extremelyical. Why will a little wine cause him to suffer to this extent? He is behaving exactly like a woman. He dished out a bowl of water to Wei Qiqi, "Water! Drink!"

    Qiqi sniffed, it seems like water. She drank it in big gulps and hadn¡¯t recovered her breath when Deputy Liu came over.

    "Deputy Wei! Let me toast a drink to you! I really respect you!" Deputy Liu held up his wine bowl and was shaking to and fro. One look and one can tell that he drank a lot.

    "I am not drinking, it is too hard to drink!" Qiqi snuffed her nose.

    "Which man doesn¡¯t drink wine? Drink.! If you don¡¯t drink ,I will pour it into your mouth!"

    Deputy Liu came up and pinched Qiqi¡¯s jaw. "Don¡¯t act like a woman!"

    After speaking finish he really poured the wine into Wei Qiqi¡¯s mouth. The soldiers startedughing loudly.

    "That is right, men should be like that!" Deputy Liu faced all the soldiers and shouted. "Deputy Wei has given a great contribution, preventing us from losing our lives, and pushed back the Xiongnu army in one big fell swoop. Shouldn¡¯t he deserve a reward!"

    "Yes!"

    "Deputy Wei! Tell the Duke what reward you want. A government position or beauties?"

    Due to Qiqi drinking that wine just now, her face is now flushing red. She can¡¯t even breathe properly. It took her half a day before she recovered her breath. She was coughing nonstop and unable to speak. Her eyes are watery and effusing tears due to the hotness of the wine. Deputy Liu shouted out in a loud voice.

    "Deputy Wei is still young in age and doesn¡¯t know the affairs of women. It should thus be government t.i.tle isn¡¯t it?"

    "Yes!" The soldiers cried in unison.

    Even though Wei Qiqi couldn¡¯t speak out, she can still hear clearly. She thinks that currently it is not bad and she doesn¡¯t want to mention it again for it may cause her head to be chopped off. She pulled on Deputy Liu¡¯s clothes, however, Deputy Liu doesn¡¯t care about her at all.

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    Deputy Liu walked to the front of the Duke and knelt down. "Duke, Deputy Wei saved our camp many times, by right he should be conferred a t.i.tle. Will the Duke do so please!"

    Deputy Liu originally wanted to reward Wei Qiqi but he didn¡¯t know what to reward her with. Since Deputy Liu had already requested, by right he should talk about the achievement and mete out the reward. Hence Liu Zhong Tian stood up.

    "Deputy Wei is still young and needs more time to grind and train. Hence I shall temporarily confer her as the Deputy Right General!"

    "Good! General Qi, General Qi......" everybody is satisfied and cried in unison. General Qi sounds quite nice.

    "Are you satisfied?" Liu Zhong Tian sat down and asked Wei Qiqi softly.

    Qiqi felt that her throats has this hot and spicy feeling, her tears were rolling in her eyes. Liu Zhong Tianughed heartily. "No need to be agitated. This is what you deserve. If not for the fact that you are only 17 years old, I really would have made you a proper general."

    Agitated? Wei Qiqi doesn¡¯t feel agitated at all. On the contrary, she got scared as if she saw Liu Zhong Tian drawing his sword and raising it up high......

 Chapter 28

    Wei Qiqi got nervous. Things have gotten out of hand. How is she going to say that she is a woman? Hence she extended her hands and wanted to protest. However the wine is too strong. The moment she stood up, she swayed to and fro before falling down. She became drunk until she turned unconsciousness. As she pa.s.sed out, she didn¡¯t get to protest and thus legitimately became the General Qi within the military camp.

    Wei Qiqi was carried by Liu Zhong Tian back into the big tent. Due to the turn of events of the war, Liu Zhong Tian drank a lot as well. He felt dizzy and for some unknown reason after seeing the pa.s.sionate rock and roll dance by Wei Qiqi, he felt blood boiling inside of himself. He hugged Qiqi and with no hesitation, brought Qiqi to his own bed. He softly touched Wei Qiqi¡¯s white and tiny hands.

    The more Liu Zhong Tiane into contact with Qiqi¡¯s skin, the harder it is to control his own heart. He actually has lewd thoughts. He furiously let go of Wei Qiqi¡¯s hands and viciously hit the bed before turning around and leaving.

    Liu Zhong Tian exited the big tent and looked at the stars in the sky. He unknowingly sighed. Does he Liu Zhong Tian really need a woman?

    He thought of the Ning Yun Er who has been staying at his own mansion, waiting to marry her when hees back victorious. She is gentle and beautiful, a woman made of water. Everytime he sees her, he can see the gentleness in Ning Yun Er¡¯s eyes. That is a woman. The one lying on his bed is a man, could Liu Zhong Tian be crazy?

    And there is the devoted Concubine Hanyu, the emperor¡¯s favorite concubine. All along she has been trying to throw herself into his arms. The emperor nearly killed him with one sword because of this. Hence the enmity between the two brothers only deepened and manifested. This is the reason why he would rather go on an expedition and unwilling to stay within the mansion.

    If Wei Qiqi is really a woman,pared to those beautiful women, there is still a big gap. Why will he have such hallucinations? Liu Zhong Tian is a Duke, a man, no matter what the hardships are, he has no fear. Why will he fall into the hands of a tiny Wei Qiqi? What more a man?

    Liu Zhong Tian heard the sounds within the big tent and immediately walked in. Wei Qiqi has never drank such strong liquor before, thus she uncontrobly vomited onto the clothes and the bed.

    Liu Zhong Tian looked at her furiously. Had he known that she has such low tolerance, then he shouldn¡¯t have let him drink that strong liquor. Liu Zhong Tian lifted Wei Qiqi up and threw the dirty bedsheets on the floor.

    He realized that Wei Qiqi¡¯s clothes has vomit as well and got angry. This fe, does he want the Duke to serve him? Liu Zhong Tian held her with one hand, and used the other hand to speedily remove her clothes, then threw it out angrily. When he turned around to look at Wei Qiqi, he got shocked......

    The person in his arms is a woman...... glistening neck and shoulders. A white cloth is firmly wrapped around her protruding chest. The mesmerizing waistline, the s.e.xy and smooth arms, and the fingers. Liu Zhong Tian hurriedly put down Qiqi and pulled a bedsheet to cover her body. He clumsily turned around and moved to the front of the bookshelf. His heart can no longer remain calm, she is actually a real woman......

    Preposterous, this is preposterous. Liu Zhong Tian has just conferred her as the Deputy Right General. If the military camp and imperial court knows that she is a woman, she will definitely invite trouble and will have a hard time escaping from death. This conferment has pushed ady to the brunt of the wave, bing amb that is waiting to be ughtered.

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    However, Wei Qiqi being a woman made Liu Zhong Tian relieved somewhat. So those desires and impulses of his are not without reason. All his doubts have been answered. However how is he going to deal with this troublesome woman, his General Qi?

    Liu Zhong Tian resignedly walked back and picked up the clothes. He looked at Wei Qiqi. He must help her wear back the clothes. This secret only he can know about it. Everything must remain as status quo. Furthermore, he cannot let Qiqi know that he already knows that she is a woman. If not it will be extremely awkward between the two.

    Liu Zhong Tian pulled away the bed sheet. When his hands touched Wei Qiqi, a strong desire came up from his dantian (Editor note:little brother). His heart instantly became unsteady. He uncontrobly put his hands on Qiqi¡¯s naked skin. His thoughts became wild. Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s side has lots of women, however to see such smooth skin, he has never seen it before.

    Wei Qiqi extended her arms, andtched onto Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s neck. Liu Zhong Tian was as if he got electrocuted and he stood up. He grabbed the clothes and speedily put it on for Wei Qiqi walking out of the big tent in wide strides.

 Chapter 29

    Liu Zhong Tian knew that he had made the greatest mistake of his life. However, he let his wrong go further and further. He made a woman into a general. However, this Wei Qiqi is simply born to be a female general. During the time spent training within the desert, this woman has brought soldiers into and out of the desert, bravely forward. She is obviously not afraid of heaven and earth.

    He turned around and looked at the big tent. He doesn¡¯t know how long he can keep this secret. It will have to depend on him, the Third Duke, to dy the inevitable for as long as possible. This ugly woman, can be described as extremely hideous.

    If unfortunately, someone discovers that she is a woman, it is not that there is no solution to rescue her. He can just marry her. When he thought about that, Liu Zhong Tian repeatedly shook his head. That is firmly impossible. A Third Duke like him marrying an ugly woman, won¡¯t he be the joke of the Great Han? Are all the women extinct? That is why it is best to conceal this matter. When the war is over, she should leave immediately.

    The desert training is still arduously ongoing. The soldiers have also seemed to slowly adapt. When Liu Zhong Tian appeared at the parade square, he saw Wei Qiqi exining something to the soldiers. Liu Zhong Tian stopped a soldier who was hurrying forward.

    "What is General Qi talking about?"

    "She is introducing to us the survival principles in the desert and how to protect oneself under the strenuous conditions. The things that General Qi know is a lot!" After the soldier spoke, he anxiously ran over.

    "Survival principles in the desert?" Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s heart was filled with doubts as he walked forward and squeezed together with the soldiers to listen.

    Wei Qiqi loudly spoke "To survive in the desert, it depends on three interlocking factors: the surrounding temperature, amount of activity and the capacity of drinking water. Do not fight with the desert, but instead adapt to it. If you get lost unfortunately, then you must take note of the few points......"

    Qiqi raised her head and saw Liu Zhong Tian. She immediately shut her mouth, and her expression became somewhat unnatural.

    Liu Zhong Tian approvingly smiled. "Continue speaking, not bad!"

    Wei Qiqi made an ugly face towards him and continued speaking in a colorful manner.

    "If you get lost, you must travel at night and look for ces to rest. The bottle-shaped cactus holds the most water. You just need to squeeze it to drink to your heart¡¯s content. You must look for water sources as much as possible. Due to the way light bends in the desert, mirages may be produced. It is not real, hence you must wait till the sun is down before looking again. If the scene still exists then it is real. A typical mirage onlysts for a few hours before disappearing......"

    After Wei Qiqi spoke finish, everybody started pping. Qiqi waved her hands. "Disband and go back to rest. In the afternoon we will continue getting used to the desert."

    "Looks like you intend to bring the soldiers into the desert to attack the Xiongnu?" Liu Zhong Tian admiringly looked at Qiqi. How does this mysterious ugly woman know so much?

    "Correct! I want to charge into the desert. That must be very exciting and interesting, just like going on an adventure!"

    "From how I see it, you must be addicted to being a general!" Liu Zhong Tianughed coldly. "We are attacking in one fell swoop this time. I hope that you can stay here and not enter into the desert!"

    "Why?", Qiqi stared with her eyes wide open. There is no one more suited to entering the desert. The wilderness survival .s.ses has finally found its usage. Why should she not go? Furthermore she is already a general, the Deputy Right General. Is it just a fake t.i.tle?

    "I think I made a mistake, hence I will not let you go. The battlefield is very dangerous!"

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    Liu Zhong Tian avoided her eyes and walked back in big strides. Qiqi is very dissatisfied and followed behind.

    "Dangerous, anybody that goes will meet danger. I am not afraid!"

    Liu Zhong Tian no longer bothered about her. Qiqi then continued pestering him until they entered the big tent. She looked at the emotionless expression on Liu Zhong Tian and she could not endure it. "Liu Zhong Tian!"

    Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian suddenly turned around, and grabbed Qiqi¡¯s cor. "If you wish to die, I can fulfill your wish right now!"

    "Why? I do not wish to die!"

    "Even men couldn¡¯t endure it in the desert. What more you are......" Liu Zhong Tian stopped and immediately released Qiqi. Turning around, he walked towards the big tent, no longer speaking.

    "Hey! Wait!"

 Chapter 30

    Qiqi followed closely behind. Liu Zhong Tian walks really quickly and Qiqi can only follow by running in small steps until they entered the Duke¡¯s tent. Liu Zhong Tian stopped. "I really regret making you the Deputy Right General, now your tail has wagged until it reached the heavens!"

    "There is no child¡¯s y in the army, I didn¡¯tmit any error, hence there is no use even if you regret. I want to go to the desert!"

    "I am the Duke, whatever I say counts, there is no room for your nonsense! You best not make any errors. If not, I will dispose of you this general!" Liu Zhong Tian sat down and pointed at his shoulder. "Help me to ma.s.sage for a while!"

    Qiqi opened her eyes wide, and furiously said "I am not going to ma.s.sage!"

    "What did you say?"

    "I said I don¡¯t wish to serve you! Irritating Duke!"

    Qiqi¡¯s face was full of fury, her head didn¡¯t even turn when she ran out of the big tent.

    Liu Zhong Tian furiously looked at the back of Qiqi. This woman¡¯s temper is really strange, however, he will not let her go to the desert. As a man, he definitely cannot allow a woman to run into the frontlines. A woman must receive a man¡¯s protection.

    A soldier hurriedly ran in. "Reporting to the Duke, Supervisor Wu has reached!"

    "Supervisor?" Liu Zhong Tian stood up. Looks like the Emperor is giving him trouble again, to think that he found Wu Zhongyi to be the Supervisor. He clearly knows that the person the Third Duke dislikes the most is Wu Zhongyi, yet he purposely sent him here to supervise him. Looks like the fight between him and the Emperor hasn¡¯t stopped because of the war with the Xiongnu.

    "Where is he?"

    "He already entered the military camp!"

    Third Dukeughed coldly, sat down and picked up a wooden scroll to read. He has a haughty and arrogant look. Will the Third Duke still be afraid of Wu Zhongyi?

    "Supervisor Wu has reached!" The soldier outside the tent loudly reported.

    Wu Zhongyi brought his followers and entered whileughing. "Third Duke, Zhongyi gives his greetings here."

    "Wu Zhongyi, Emperor brother has called you at a very appropriate timing!" Liu Zhong Tian used his sharp gaze to size up Wu Zhongyi. Wu Zhongyi suspiciously touched his head. It is said that the Third Duke is very hard to deal with, now he has experienced it for himself. What did he mean by saying those words?

    Liu Zhong Tian put down the scroll. "Tomorrow the army is going into the desert. Supervisor Wu has rushed for an opportune moment, you can enter the desert with me and fight together."

    Wu Zhongyi scratched his head. Enter the desert? Isn¡¯t it the same as sending oneself to die? Hence he immediately smiled. "Third Duke, you must be jesting. I am only a civil official, wouldn¡¯t I drag others down if I go to the desert?"

    "Supervisor Wu must be afraid of bing a dried corpse in the desert?"

    "Third, Third Duke......" Wu Zhongyi began to stutter. He got checkmated the moment he came. He began to wipe away his sweat.

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    "Even if you want to go, I will not let you go. I do not have so much energy to take care of extra people." Liu Zhong Tian really felt likeughing loudly. Emperor brother didn¡¯t send over a military official. He noticed Wu Zhongyi¡¯s cunningness, hence decided to make things difficult for him. When dealing with this kind of cunning characters, Liu Zhong Tian will not be soft-hearted.

    "That is great." Wu Zhongyiughed embarra.s.singly. "The news of Duke fighting the Xiongnu has been repeated many times. The Emperor is extremely happy, and specially ordered me to bring 100 jars of wine to reward the three armies!"

    Wu Zhongyi was speaking in high spirits when Qiqi suddenly crashed in, perspiring profusely. When she realized that Wu Zhongyi was in the big tent, the words she was about to say out was immediately kept to herself. Who is this fellow? Looks like he dropped down from the sky.

    "This is?" Wu Zhongyi sized her up and down. He seems a little foreign and is wearing the armor of a general. He looks very young and extremely hideous. He immediately started to doubt.

    "I am Wei Qiqi, the newly conferred Deputy Right General!" Qiqi took the initiative to report her name and t.i.tle with a domineering look.

    Liu Zhong Tian distressingly pinched his forehead. Looks like the matter that Qiqi has be a general can no longer be hidden. Things will only be more ridiculous. If the news spread to the Emperor, and knows that she is a woman, there will be a lot of trouble.

    "So it is a new general, why didn¡¯t I hear it from the Duke? Such an important matter should be reported to the Emperor. When we return in victory, we can talk about the merits and mete out the rewards." Wu Zhongyi said with a look of righteousness.

    Liu Zhong Tian used his eyes to stare at Wei Qiqi. Qiqi doesn¡¯t understand why the Third Duke gave such an expression. What wrong did shemit this time? Hence she extended her tongue, and quietly retreated.

 Chapter 31

    The second day, the troops set off equipped. Liu Zhong Tian didn¡¯t see Qiqi, hence he thought that it was weird. Could she be scared? Women are women, to be timid is a woman¡¯s nature.

    Because they are entering the desert, they cannot ride the horses to progress. Liu Zhong Tian chose light armor. He walked in big strides into the troops, and carefully observed these soldiers who are about to enter the desert. Suddenly he saw a soldier lowering his head, and avoiding his gaze. Liu Zhong Tian saw that small stature of that soldier and knows that Wei Qiqi is messing around again.

    "Come out!" Liu Zhong Tian walked over.

    Qiqi frowned and walked out. She raised her head with dissatisfaction and looked at Liu Zhong Tian. "I must go! I am the Right General."

    "Leave immediately, if not, I will order people to drag you back!" Liu Zhong Tian spoke to her ears softly.

    Qiqi curled her lips. "You are really not intending to bring me along?"

    "Yes!"

    "Alright, then you all shall walk your own paths, I will enter the desert myselfter!"

    "No, that is even more dangerous." Liu Zhong Tian frowned.

    "Bring me along?"

    "Wei Qiqi!"

    "Bring me along, or let me be by myself?" Wei Qiqi looked Liu Zhong Tian without any signs of weakness. She guessed that he will definitely not let herself enter the desert alone. Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s frustrated expression shows that he felt very helpless.

    "Set off!" Liu Zhong Tian coldly turned around and loudly ordered. Thereafter he walked out in big strides.

    Wei Qiqi covered her mouth andughed. She patted the bottle on her side, and happily set off with the troops.

    The troops walked with great difficulty in the desert. Wei Qiqi then realized that this is not a ything. With the sun rising high in the sky, and a thirst that is difficult to bear, she continually drank water. Very quickly a bottle of hers dried up. A good thing was that she prepared a lot. However, if she continues walking like this, she will tire herself to death. How long more before she reaches? It will be good if there is a helicopter as she will be able to arrive immediately, hence not needing to inch her way forward step by step.

    Why are they not resting? This d.a.m.ned Third Duke. This kind of heat will cause a person to tire to death.

    "How? I told you to stay in the big tent, but you insisted oning. You are not holding on?" Liu Zhong Tian walked to her side, he looks very tired as well.

    "Rest a while! Duke, the sun is too poisonous!" Qiqi pouted her lips, with her hands covering her face.

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    "No, we must reach by the appointed time, if not when the news leak, we will be at a disadvantage in the desert!"

    "If we continue like this, a lot of soldiers will get heatstroke."

    "We have no choice, before the sun sets we must definitely raze the Xiongnu campground!" Liu Zhong Tian touched the sweat on his face and touched his waist. He already drank finish all his water, and involuntarily frowned. Looks like he will have to thirst for the next few hours.

    "Give you!" Qiqi took down one bottle and pa.s.sed it to him.

    "What about yourself?"

    "I have many!" Qiqi excitedly turned her body in circles. Liu Zhong Tian realized her waist is full of bottles, even when she reached the Xiongnu campground she would not have finished drinking. Didn¡¯t she feel that they were heavy? No wonder she had so much difficulty walking!

    "Give all to me, I will hold in. When drinking water I will pa.s.s it to you!" Liu Zhong Tian extended his hands to untie the bottles on Qiqi and vested it on his own waist.

    Wei Qiqi looked at Liu Zhong Tian with shock. When did he be so kind-hearted, he even helped her to lighten the burden. However, the feeling of not having the heavy bottles is great. Qiqi felt that it is much easier to walk and not as tiring anymore.

 Chapter 32

    Chapter 32

    After the army marched on for 2 days, they finally reached the vicinity of the Xiongnu campground before nightfall . Qiqi hid behind the sand dune and cast her gaze in front . The Xiongnu campground is very big, with numerous torches . Xiongnu in battle armor could be seen everywhere . Looks like the Xiongnu are prepared, who knows whether there is a chance in this head-on collision .

    ¡°Nightfall, I will bring the soldiers and rush forward . General Qi will settle the back!¡± Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s voice rang out .

    Qiqi turned around and came into contact with Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s concerned gaze . She immediately avoided him and continued looking forward .

    ¡°You are the Duke, nothing can happen to you, I will go! What more I have a secret weapon!¡±

    ¡°Here what I say is the final decision!¡±

    ¡°The legs are grown on my body, what you say doesn¡¯t count!¡±

    ¡°What you are doing here is disobeying military orders!¡±

    ¡°Then chop off my head now?¡± Wei Qiqi proned down on the sand and purposefully raised her head high . She doesn¡¯t believe that Liu Zhong Tian dares to kill her immediately .

    ¡°Wei Qiqi!¡± Liu Zhong Tian furiously pressed against her head and forcefully pushed it down, burying her face in the sand . By the time she raised her head, Liu Zhong Tian has already left . Damn it . Qiqi¡¯s face and mouth are full of sand . She angrily removed the sand on her face and looked behind . Liu Zhong Tian is currently discussing something with General Chi . He must be giving orders, and she doesn¡¯t have any part in it .

    Qiqi sneakily ran over and pleadingly said, ¡°Use my secret weapon first!¡±

    ¡°Secret weapon?¡± General Chi and Liu Zhong Tian were stunned .

    Qiqi took out from her body a ck-colored palm-sized strange thing . ¡°From how I see it, the Xiongnu are prepared . If we go on a head-on collision, we will suffer the disadvantage . We should use this to burn them first, after it gets chaotic then we rush forward! Hence the Duke should stay behind first, let me go forward!¡±

    General Chi looked at Qiqi with concern, and doubtfully said ¡°Do you have the confidence? If you fail, and in such proximity, you will lose your life!¡±

    ¡°I don¡¯t care about my life, just a rotten life! If I die maybe a miracle will ur!¡± Qiqi said with regret . If she dies on the battlefield, will she time travel and bring her corpse back to the modern society? Pei pei, it is best if an alive person is sent back .

    [TL: Pei pei means spitting, a form of guarding against bad luck]

    ¡°You have the confidence?¡± General Chi did not trust, if she fails, they will possibly lose the chance, and attract the retaliation of the Xiongnu .

    ¡°I have the utmost confidence, didn¡¯t I seed thest time? Don¡¯t tell me the old general doesn¡¯t trust me?¡±

    ¡°Of course not!¡± General Chi nodded his head . He admires Qiqi¡¯s bravery greatly . As the general, one should be like Wei Qiqi, braving forward . Hence, he found an extremely good general .

    Qiqi happily turned around and wanted to leave, but her wrists were grabbed by Liu Zhong Tian .

    ¡°Let the soldiers go!¡±

    ¡°Of course there is a need for soldiers, about a hundred plus, I can¡¯t put all by myself¡±

    ¡°I am saying, you don¡¯t go!¡± Liu Zhong Tian held Qiqi into his embrace, Wei Qiqi was hugged in an instance .

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    Wei Qiqi¡¯s heart moved, her face flushed red instantly . Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s voice is abnormally soft, not like the cold-hearted Third Duke .

    ¡°I am not at ease!¡±

    ¡°I have to go, the timing is very important¡­¡­¡± Qiqi¡¯s head drooped down .

    ¡°Qiqi, I don¡¯t wish for anything to happen to you¡­¡­¡±

    ¡°If I die, maybe there will be release!¡±

    ¡°Qiqi!¡± Liu Zhong Tian tightly hugged her ¡°Come back safely . If you don¡¯te back within 1 hour, I will go and look for you!¡±

    ¡°Duke¡­¡­¡± Qiqi looked at him strangely . When she saw that he has an expression that is full of worry, she hurriedly jumped away . ¡°I Wei Qiqi has a tough life, I won¡¯t die so easily!¡±

 Chapter 33

    Wei Qiqi evaded Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian. Her heart is in a mess. Why will the Duke suddenly be so concerned towards her and even hugged her so tightly? Don¡¯t tell me he has some special hobby...... Aiya, Qiqi felt gooseb.u.mps all over her body. This Duke with a temper, could he be gay?

    Wei Qiqi gathered over a hundred soldiers together and started discussing.

    The sky turned even darker. Qiqi brought the soldiers down the sand dune. The Xiongnu camp is still fully lit and is full of noises. Wei Qiqi suddenly raised her hands and stopped the soldiers. She remembered that history once noted that the Xiongnu are adept at infiltrating the sand. Because of this specialty, they have caused the Han army to suffer greatly.

    In the big Xiongnu campground with such a sight, will they really just wait for the enemy troops to attack? Hence, there must be an ambush somewhere. If they really infiltrated the sand to ambush, if they walk closer a bit, then their lives will be gone.

    Qiqi calcted the trajectory, this distance should be enough. She ordered the soldiers to p.r.o.ne down and shouted "Release!"

    Following the order, the fire is lit. Countless beautiful bombs appeared in the sky, carrying a ¡¯chi-chi¡¯ sound and flew towards the Xiongnu campground. The bombs flew at a very fast speed and looks magnificent.

    Explosions started to happen at the ce where the bombsnded. The shrieks and cries were incessant. The Xiongnu campground started to panic, and was stunned by the flower rain that descended from the skies. Who knows that behind the flower rain is an extremely damaging explosion.

    Wei Qiqiuged loudly. "Get ready the second batch! Fire!"

    The second batch of bombs flew up, and speedily rushed towards the Xiongnu campground. Qiqi knew that she seeded again and involuntarily jumped excitedly. She pped her hands. Her proud face was illuminated by the bombs in the air which exposed her position. The sand began to broil, and started rushing over.

    Liu Zhong Tian looked at the sky with a stunned expression. This is exactly like a sky full of flower rain. Wei Qiqi this woman, he could no longer stop her. In the war with the Xiongnu, he captured a female general, a magical woman who is only aged seventeen.

    Liu Zhong Tian waved the sword in his hand. The Great Han soldiers rushed down immediately in a mighty manner, like a huge wave rolling, stirring a crazy wave in the desert.

    Wei Qiqi felt the sand in front of her rumbling. She knows in her heart that it is not something good, and it really is guessed correctly by her. "Quickly retreat, on your horses!" She doesn¡¯t want these soldiers to lose their lives for nothing.

    Who knows, those Xiongnu within the rumbling moving sand had targeted her, the weak and skinny general whomanded the flower rain bombs. Qiqi felt a wave of flying sand rushing towards her. The sword in her hand flew out, and a golden light shed in front of her. Her right chest felt a sharp pain and her whole body flew backwards.

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    Wei Qiqi knows that this time around she is really finished. She really hopes that she can see the colourful halo, and bring it to leave the battlefield in a speedy manner. However, she did not get surrounded by a halo, and there is no reality shifting. Instead, she fell into the embrace of a person. She saw Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s concerned expression, then cked out, not knowing anything else.

    Liu Zhong Tian defeated the endless waves of Xiongnu within the rumbling sand. The person in his arms has already fallen unconscious. The Xiongnu campground is in a mess, and there were screams everywhere. Very quickly the Great Han army upied the Xiongnu campground! Victory has been attained.

    Liu Zhong Tian strode in big steps and carried Qiqi into the Xiongnu tent, and put her down on the Xiongnu mattress. When he realized that Qiqi¡¯s chest has some blood red marks, and the blood has seeped through the clothes, he felt some aching in his heart. The important thing now is to stop the bleeding, if not Wei Qiqi will die.

    To save Qiqi, he couldn¡¯t care less. Even though it is not eptable for man and woman to be so close to each other, but he cannot look idly at her dying. He stripped open Qiqi¡¯s front clothes. The scene inside instantaneously revealed itself. Liu Zhong Tian felt a suffocating feeling attacking him. He immediately closed his eyes and breathed in deeply. Then he calmed himself down and opened his eyes.

    "Qiqi, it is not that I am intentionally offending you, however I have really no choice! Nothing can happen to you!"

    When Liu Zhong Tian saw clearly the sword wound, his face instantly paled, and cold sweat kept running. There was poison on the sword, the skin surrounding the wound has already turned into a faint green colour. Looks like the Xiongnu really wants her dead.

 Chapter 34

    At this moment, there are footsteps approaching from behind. Liu Zhong Tian quickly used the carpet to cover Qiqi. When he turned around, he saw General Chi who appears to have heavy matters in his heart.

    "Duke, what happened to General Qi?"

    "He got poisoned!"

    "This, what do we do with this? Even though I have already called the campground to move over here, the army doctor will take at least two days before he can arrive! General Qi¡¯s life will not be in danger yes?" General Chi furiously waved his fists. Although they have scored a big victory, if they lose Wei Qiqi, it will be a very heavy loss.

    "I will not let him die!" Liu Zhong Tian said coldly. He shifted his gaze onto Qiqi¡¯s body. No matter the case, he has to save Wei Qiqi.

    "Let me look at General Qi¡¯s injuries!" General Chi walked up. Liu Zhong Tian immediately stopped him, revealing a nervous expression.

    "I have already seen it. General, you should go out and look at how the army has settled down. We just made this our campground, so there are definitely a lot of things that need arranging. I will entrust the outside to you General. If there is nothing else don¡¯t call others toe and disturb General Qi!"

    General Chi knows that even if he sees the injury, he won¡¯t be able to help so he responded and retreated.

    Liu Zhong Tian uncovered Qiqi¡¯s nkets, and stooped his head low to carefully observe the wound. The poisonous blood must be sucked out. If it continues to spread, there will be no hope.

    "I am going to help you suck out the poisonous blood. If you do not make any sound, I will treat it as you do not mind......"

    Qiqi is unconscious, so how can she open her mouth to speak? Liu Zhong Tianid his body over her¡¯s. When his lips touched Qiqi¡¯s skin, he felt the blood in his body boil. He firmly closed his eyes, afraid that his thoughts will run wild. When the first mouthful of poisonous blood is sucked out, he opened his eyes, nearly swallowing the blood when he saw Qiqi¡¯s body.

    Liu Zhong Tian is a bit furious at his own att.i.tude. At this moment, he should be calm, but why does he have thoughts of man and woman? Wei Qiqi is so ugly she won¡¯t attract his attention. Don¡¯t tell me that I cannot control myself in front of a woman? But other than her perfect body frame, what else is there?

    Liu Zhong Tian felt that his own mouth had be numb. He only let out a long breath of relief when he finally sucked finish and the blood became red. He used clear water to wash the wound, and applied some medicinal powder before bandaging the wound. He lightly used the carpet to cover Qiqi. However, his heart is still unable to calm down.

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    When the sky is getting bright, Liu Zhong Tian heard Qiqi¡¯s moaning. He immediately walked over from his table. Qiqi¡¯s forehead is filled with perspiration and both her cheeks are flushed red in extreme difort.

    "Qiqi, how are you?" Liu Zhong Tian extended his hand and gently ced it on Qiqi¡¯s forehead. He involuntarily became worried. Wei Qiqi is having a fever and it must be because of the infection caused by the wound. She has to consume medicine, if not, her life will be in danger.

    Liu Zhong Tian quickly called over a soldier and ordered him that no matter what he has to find medicine that can reduce fever and stop the inmmations within the Xiongnu campground.

    A momentter, a soldier ran in sweating. Due to the Xiongnu campground being set on fire, there is nothing much left. He only found a little anti-inmmatory herbs and got people to grind it into powder and sent over.

    Liu Zhong Tian dismissed the soldier. When he saw this little life-saving powder, he walked to Qiqi¡¯s front, and gently applied it on the wound. The rest can only be left up to fate. Hopefully the Great Han medical doctor arrives quickly.

    Liu Zhong Tian carried Qiqi and let her snuggle in his embrace. In the many years he spent doing expeditions, he has never felt fear. Yet this is the first time he felt scared. He is scared that Wei Qiqi will die just like this. He felt as if he is being torn from the inside. Could it be that he has fallen for this ugly seventeen year old girl?

 Chapter 35

    "Cold......Cold......" Qiqi mumbled. Liu Zhong Tian used both arms to hug her, hoping that this will allow her to feel some warmth. However, this kind of intimate touching also allowed Liu Zhong Tian to feelfortable. Suddenly his mind produced a certain kind of impulse. He really wishes to hug this woman like this, for eternity.

    "Dad......Grandpa......" tears rolled off the corner of Qiqi¡¯s eyes. Due to the high fever, she has started to hallucinate. She buried her head in Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s neck. "Hug me...... so cold......I want to go home, bring me home......"

    Liu Zhong Tian hesitated. He doesn¡¯t know how to make her feel more warm. Hence he untied his own clothes and brought Qiqi¡¯s smooth body to press against his skin. He then used the clothes to drape over her. The woman in his embrace seemed to feel some warmth and no longer mumbled, falling into deep sleep. The two people tightly hugged each other.

    Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s heart beated strongly. He forcefully suppressed the burning desires in his heart and tried his best to let his thoughts drift around. When he thought of those women who sent themselves flying into his embrace, it didn¡¯t cause such a huge wave. If Qiqi wasn¡¯t injured, he would definitely make her his woman.

    The good thing about this Xiongnu tent is that it has a screen cover to cover the view. If not, they would have been discovered by the soldiers, then no matter how much he exins, it will be of no use. Liu Zhong Tian ordered those soldiers bringing food to put the meals on the other side of the screen cover. The soldiers that were here to visit General Qi were all blocked by the soldiers at the entrance.

    Apart from feeding Qiqi with water to drink and simple food, he had been hugging her and providing her with warmth, taking care of all her needs. These days were not only is torturous for Wei Qiqi, Liu Zhong Tian is also tortured in the body and mind. There is not one moment where he could let his emotions stabilize and calm down. His imaginations towards Wei Qiqi only proliferated.

    The medical doctor finally arrived but Wei Qiqi still hasn¡¯t woke up.

    Wu Zhongyi also followed here. With the winning of the war, he has no reason not toe and admire the scenery of the desert. Of course he has to fulfill the duties as the supervisor.

    However, Wu Zhongyi didn¡¯t get a chance to see the Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian. The Duke¡¯s tent only allows the medical doctor to enter inside. What happened exactly? Wu Zhongyi started to get suspicious.

    Why did the Third Duke reject all the people outside of the tent? Wu Zhongyi remained outside of the big tent and refused to leave. Third Duke must be up to something. The best is if there is anything detrimental to the Third Duke. This way he can go back and report back to the Emperor.

    When Liu Zhong Tian looked at the army doctor as if he saw a saviour. "General Qi has been unconscious all along and is running a fever. You must save him!"

    "Let me look at the wound!" the army doctor walked to the front of Qiqi.

    "No!" Liu Zhong Tian fiercely stopped him.

    The army doctor doesn¡¯t dare to disobey the Duke¡¯s orders. He stood there shivering and looked at the Third Duke as he was put in a difficult position. "Duke, if I don¡¯t see the wound, how can I treat this? I won¡¯t even know what kind of poison! Although the intensity of the poison is reduced, but looking from the skin color, there is still a remnant of the poison!"

    "This!" Liu Zhong Tian brought the army doctor over to one side. "Is there any other way to check?"

    "The poison can go through the blood, however if I want to treat the wound I will have to see the wound. Duke, we are all men, what is there to be afraid of?"

    Liu Zhong Tian is feeling really helpless. "I will tell you now, if you dare to spread it to the outside, I will definitely chop your head off!"

    The army doctor is scared till color in his face is lost. His whole body shivered. "I won¡¯t dare to!"

    "General Qi, she....... is a woman!"

    "Ah! Duke!" the army doctor knelt down. "I cannot treat this, my head will drop off! Have mercy on me Duke!"

    "If you don¡¯t treat, then I will chop off your head now and let you apany General Qi on the road to h.e.l.l!" Liu Zhong Tian drew his sword. The army doctor is scared till he dropped down sitting on the floor. Looks like he has to treat her this time round.

 Chapter 36

    The army doctor reluctantly looked at Qiqi¡¯s wound, made the prescription, and then retrieved medicinal herbs from the medicine box. He told the Duke how to act in order to keep General Qi¡¯s life. He finished treating with much difficulty and looked at the Third Duke¡¯s expression of warning. Sweating cold sweat profusely,he hurriedly scrambled out of the tent.

    The army doctor wasmenting why he is so unlucky. This is a great crime of knowing and not reporting. In the event that anyone discovers that General Qi is a woman, he will not have peaceful days ahead of him. However the good thing is that the Duke is a guarantee, hence he felt a little more a.s.sured in his heart. His legs just strode out of the big tent when Supervisor Wu Zhongyi¡¯s men dragged him away.

    Wu Zhongyi sat on the chair and looked at the army doctor with squinted eyes.

    "Why is the Third Duke so secretive? What did you see?"

    "No, nothing. It is only that General Qi is injured and he doesn¡¯t wish for people to interrupt!"

    "That is not right. From what I know for a few consecutive days, Third Duke has never left the big tent. Just a small General Qi, why will the Duke be so concerned? To the point where other people cannot visit as well?"

    "This lowly one really doesn¡¯t know why! There is only General Qi inside!" the army doctor lied and said. His expression is frantic. The sly Wu Zhongyi could tell with one look that this army doctor is helping the Third Duke hide something.

    Wu Zhongyi furiously stood up. "Do you know who I represent? The present Emperor, the Divine Son of Great Han. If you are hiding something from me it is equivalent to spheming against him! There will extermination of ns......"

    The army doctor upon hearing this immediately broke out in cold sweat. He immediately knelt down and begged. "Ahh, Official Wu, I beg you, I really cannot say. Third Duke will kill me."

    "Speak, I will bring you back to the capital. Besides if it is something of extreme importance you can gain credit as well. You will have no need of running around with the army and be an imperial doctor entering the pce!" Wu Zhongyi threatened and tempted with benefits, it is extremely effective.

    The army doctor became determined in his heart. He couldn¡¯t go against the Emperor could he. Hence he whispered to Wu Zhongyi. "General Qi is a woman!"

    "Ah!" Wu Zhongyi was surprised. Woman? An ugly woman became the Great Han Deputy Right General, is the Third Duke crazy? If this secret is leaked to the Emperor, who knows how big amotion this will stir. The Emperor has something to work against this time!

    Wu Zhongyi schemed. The Emperor will definitely kill General Qi, implicate the Third Duke and sentence him to an offence of deceiving the ruler. Haha, how can the Emperor let go of this opportunity?

    Wu Zhongyi felt that he didn¡¯te to the desert for nothing this time around. He finally caught ahold of the Third Duke¡¯s weakness. Hiding a woman and it is a woman who is extremely ugly.

    After a night of deep sleep, the second day afternoon, Qiqi woke up. She struggled to open her eyes, and saw Liu Zhong Tian looking at her concernedly. She forced a smile.

    "Were my flying bombs good?"

    "Good....." Liu Zhong Tian held her hand. Who dares to say it is not good, it was almost perfect.

    Qiqi raised her arms, yet she felt a sharp pain. She immediately looked at her chest, she is almostpletely naked. She instantly blushed and struggled to hide within the bed. Due to her using force in her arms, she winced as the wound started to emit a splitting pain.

    "Qiqi!" Liu Zhong Tian hugged her. "I already know that you are a woman......"

    "Duke......" Qiqi was frantic, yet she couldn¡¯t muster even an ounce of strength.

    "Do not move, the wound will get infectious."

    "I want to leave...... Duke!" Qiqi felt a wave of giddiness, and she weakly copsed into the embrace of Liu Zhong Tian. Yet she still looked at Liu Zhong Tian as if her soul hasn¡¯t been settled. Will he immediately want to chop off Qiqi¡¯s head?

    "Do not make any sound. If this spreads, your life will be gone!"

    Liu Zhong Tianforted her and let heryfortably on the bed, covering her with the nket.

    At this moment one soldier outside the screen cover reported. "Reporting to the Duke, Supervisor Wu has some urgent matters and has returned to the capital. He wants me to report to you!"

    "I know!" Liu Zhong Tian arranged his clothes. Who cares if that Wu Zhongyi stays or leaves. Him staying in the army campground will only impede things, a useless bootlicker.

 Chapter 37

    The Great Han Divine Son stood on top of the pce, looking towards the southwest direction. The extraordinarily handsome Third Duke, of all the things that you could do, you actually hid a woman, and even made her the Deputy Right General isn¡¯t that the same as digging your own grave?

    The Great Han Divine Son smiled weakly, and turned towards Wu Zhongyi.

    "That woman is really hideous beyond imagination?"

    "Emperor, she is really the world¡¯s ugliest woman!" Wu Zhongyi said respectfully.

    "Haha......" the Emperorughed maniacally.

    "Emperor, shall we kill that woman, and then......"

    "No!" the Great Han Divine Son said loudly. "I want Liu Zhong Tian to marry her, to marry the world¡¯s ugliest woman! Immediately draft the decree, the Great Han Divine Son wants to grant a marriage to Third Brother."

    "Emperor, your meaning is......"

    "Liu Zhong Tian has always prided himself as dashing and frivolous, able to war efficiently, and has an intellect that is outstanding. Ever since Father-Emperor has pa.s.sed away, those rebellious officials that have been shielding him is still stirring up a mess. He always has the upper hand advantage. This time around I shall let him marry an ugly concubine and let the whole world ridicule him!"

    "Emperor is indeed ingenious! This servant is ashamed I¡¯m nowhere near you!"

    "Hahaha! Third Brother! Don¡¯t me this Emperor-brother for being merciless. It is because you have forced me! Your achievements are almost above that of the master!"

    The Great Han Divine Son really wants to meet this extremely ugly woman. She is actually so magical to keep building up battle achievements. He also wishes to see Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s frustrated expression. That is something that will make him really happy.

    After over a month, Wei Qiqi once again appeared lively within the parade square of the campground. In front of her is the campground standing within the desert, a majestic view. After falling sick for over a month, it is the first time she has carefully observed the Xiongnu campground. Today it is the desert, tomorrow they may attack the home of the Xiongnu, and entirely remove the Xiongnu from the history books.

    Deputy Liu respectfully walked over. "General Qi, looks like your injury has gotten a lot better!"

    "Why are you like the rest calling me General Qi, call me Qiqi!"

    "Now it is different, General Qi is this subordinate¡¯s general."

    Qiqi turned around and patted him. "I am still Wei Qiqi, what is the difference. Furthermore I am someone who will eventually leave, I won¡¯t be a general for long!"

    When Deputy Liu saw that Qiqi is so easygoing, he rxed a lot. "Wherever you go you will be a Great Han general!"

    "Great Han general?" Qiqi sighed.

    She knows that there is no use speaking to Deputy Liu about this. The ce that she wants to go has no Great Han. There is only the cosmopolitan city and endless pleasures of the modern era. The Great Han can only be flipped through in the history books.

    Deputy Liu was about to say something when a soldier ran over. "General Qi, the Duke wants you back in the tent!"

    Really, she has just been out for a while, and she has to go back. Qiqi felt that being sick this time has nearly cost her freedom by that Duke. She hurriedly went back to the tent and realized Liu Zhong Tian has already put a bowl of medicine on the table.

    "Drink it!" the Duke ordered.

    "I¡¯m not drinking it, it is too bitter. I have already recovered!"

    Liu Zhong Tian suddenly stood up. "Drink it immediately, if not I will down it into you!"

    "Liu Zhong Tian, don¡¯t think that because you are covering up the fact that I am a woman for me......" not waiting for her to finish speaking, Liu Zhong Tian immediately gagged her mouth, and dragged her to the behind of the screen cover, and furiously looked at this woman who doesn¡¯t know whether she is dead or alive.

    "Your voice is so loud, do you wish for the whole military camp to know about it? If you want your head to roll speak instantly, I will immediately fulfill your wishes!"

    QIqi nearly forgot, this is the Great Han army camp. She must be extremely careful in speaking. She immediately shut her mouth. It is then that Liu Zhong Tian released her.

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    Qiqi obediently walked over, frowned and drank the medicine. She stuck her tongue out after tasting the medicine. If it is not to cure her illness, even if someone beats her to death she will not drink it.

    "Next time you are not allowed to go onto the battlefield!" Liu Zhong Tian said coldly.

    "Why?"

    "You know clearly in your heart!"

    "Not clear!"

    "Wei Qiqi!" Liu Zhong Tian furiously stood up. If it was in the past, he will definitely punish this Wei Qiqi who doesn¡¯t know how high the sky is and how thick the earth is. However, ever since he found out that she is a woman, Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s temper became much smaller.

    Qiqi threw down the bowl and furiously walked out of the big tent. That d.a.m.ned Duke who is so full of himself. What is the point of staying in the Great Han without anything to do.

    She left the campground full of thoughts and walked slowly in this vast desert. Shebed her hair which has already grown past her ears. If she really cannot go back, then she has to keep her hair, and tie it up into a bundle just like the rest of the men. If she can be like Third Duke then it will be very handsome, however Qiqi will forever be unable to be like the Duke, so awe-inspiring and big.

    Don¡¯t tell me that in the Great Han, she has to be a man forever? Wearing men¡¯s clothes, and mixing around with men, bravely killing enemies. However she is a woman, yet with this ugly face, how can she find a normal life that belongs to her?

    Qiqi looked at the sky. The heavens must be crazy to bring her to this unlucky ce and make her be so ugly. Now she is neither a man nor a woman. This kind of hideous look, who will like her? Love, the love which she had looked forward to. It is estimated that there is no more hope in this. The seventeen year old Wei Qiqi¡¯s life has be white and ck color.

    Qiqi touched the armor on her body andforted herself. It is ok, at least she can be a courageous general. Maybe in one to two years time she can return to the normal life. She must live on with hope.

    Liu Zhong Tian also felt some irritation, hence he went to the parade square to watch the training of the soldiers. His vision stayed on the soldiers and searched for a very long period of time, yet he didn¡¯t see Wei Qiqi who left in a fit of anger. That ugly woman, how can she be so wilful. Liu Zhong Tian has no cards to y towards her.

    Liu Zhong Tian just sat on the chair on the side of the parade square, when he saw that there is a carriage entering the military camp ground from far away. Behind the carriage is a few riders on horses who belong to the Great Han elite troops. He doesn¡¯t have to guess to know who came back, that annoying Supervisor Wu.

    As expected, Wu Zhongyi pulled open the veil of the carriage, and jumped down. This fe¡¯s eyes are really sharp, with one look he can see the Third Duke at the side of the parade square. He jogged towards him.

    "Congrattions Duke, congrattions Duke!"

    Liu Zhong Tian looked at his cunning and sly look, and felt very ufortable in his heart. He doesn¡¯t know where his good news came from, hence he coldly responded.

    "Could it be that Supervisor Wu has traveled such a long distance and started spouting rubbish? This Duke is fighting a war on the frontlines, so what good news can there be?"

    "I obviously brought the good news!"

    "Upon saying finish, Wu Zhongyi took out a royal decree, and respectfully stood in front of Third Duke. "Third Duke please receive the decree!"

    Liu Zhong Tian has doubts in his heart. Wu Zhongyi¡¯s expression has clearly shown...... the contents within the royal decree has some problems. Even though Liu Zhong Tian has doubts in his heart, he can only respectfully kneel on the ground. The soldiers at the parade square also came together and knelt down. Who knows what will the Emperor decree?

    Wu Zhongyi¡¯s face is full of smiles. His heart is secretly pleased. Liu Zhong Tian ah, Liu Zhong Tian. You can be capable, smart, yet not a match for the Emperor. This move by the Emperor is really ruthless. Hence he began to read out aloud in a proud manner.

    "By the fate of the heavens, the Emperor decrees this day, that Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian, has gone into battle for the Great Han with immense credits, and obtaining the favour of the Emperor. From what is known, Wei Qiqi who is instrumental in defeating the Xiongnu and thus has immense credits, is a woman. She and Third Duke have romantic feelings for each other, the Emperor is deeply touched, hence granting Wei Qiqi to be Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s concubine. The wedding will be held today, end!"

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    After Wu Zhongyi finished reading the decree, the whole parade square was extremely silent. It was day and it is silent till the point of scary. Wu Zhongyi upon reading finish looked at Liu Zhong Tian smugly. When he met Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s cold and angry gaze, he became somewhat scared, and he nearly sat on the ground. He calmed himself down, and cleared his voice.

    "Third Duke, Third Duke, receive the decree!"

    Liu Zhong Tian stood up, and expressionlessly took the decree. He suddenly grabbed Wu Zhongyi¡¯s cor. "How did the Emperor know that Wei Qiqi is a female?"

    "Duke, how the Emperor knows is not important. What is important is that you cannot go against the decree. If not Wei Qiqi¡¯s head will be chopped off and you will be sentenced for disobeying orders. The Emperor is waiting for your good news!" Liu Zhong Tian once again began to be smug.

    "b.a.s.t.a.r.d!" Liu Zhong Tian released Wu Zhongyi, took the decree and left in big strides without turning around.

    The soldiers in the parade square looked at each other. So the General Qi that they always have been adoring is actually a woman. However why is there such an ugly woman. She is really unimaginably ugly. What is more, the ugly woman is suddenly going to fly and turn into a phoenix, bing the suave Third Duke¡¯s concubine. This is really incredulous.

    Deputy Liu couldn¡¯t figure out what is going on, and stood on the same spot for over ten minutes. Suddenly he had some understanding and he pped his own head. No wonder she doesn¡¯t want to stay with the rest, to bathe together. She looks weak and skinny, with a thin waist and skinny hands, so she is a woman!

    He saw that the soldiers are not training anymore, but are discussing amongst themselves. Hence he shouted loudly "Train!"

    The soldiers immediately shut their mouths. However, the whole parade square couldn¡¯t calm down. This is an extremely big news, even more powerful than the force of the fish-oil bombs.

    Wei Qiqi boredly went back to the campground, andzily walked. However she notice something strange. Many soldiers were looking at her strangely. When she set her gaze over, those soldiers will avert the gaze and hide. What is going on?

    Qiqi pretended that she didn¡¯t notice, and cared only about herself as she walked. Suddenly she turned around and caught one soldier who was spying on her. She grabbed his cor and pulled him to her front.

    "Tell me, what happened? Why is everybody so weird? Why are you looking at me, am I very good to look at?"

    "Qi, General Qi!" the soldier embarra.s.sedly put down his head.

    "You are not saying is it, look at how I will teach you a lesson!" Qiqi furiously raised her hand. That soldier grimaced in pain and started to avoid her.

    Deputy Liu Yun walked over, and helped the soldier get out of the difficult situation. Qiqi caught an even bigger target this time around, and started pestering Liu Yun, not letting him go no matter what.

    "Tell me, is it that there is something good?"

    "It is a good thing......" Liu Yun¡¯s voice is very low.

    "What good thing? Quickly tell me, why beat around the bush?"

    "You are going to be a royal concubine!" Liu Yun suddenly raised his voice. When the two words royal concubine came out, Qiqi was shocked thinking that she heard wrongly.

    "Who? Who is going to be a royal concubine?"

    "Don¡¯t conceal anymore, the whole army knows that you are a woman and the Emperor has given a decree to grant you a marriage. Our Duke is going to be in bad luck......"

    "Duke, you better speak clearly!" Qiqi nearly jumped up. There are new things upon reaching the Great Han, grant of marriage? Is this acting in a movie?

    "It is the Emperor that gave you to the Third Duke, the both of you have to receive the order and finish the wedding!"

    "Impossible!" Qiqi grabbed a bunch of her own hair and just stood there dazed.

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    "Just a moment ago Supervisor Wu has read finish the royal decree. The whole camp knows, so how could it be false?" Liu Yun spoke with his lips, yet his heart is feeling sad for the Duke. Such a handsome and dashing Third Duke has to marry such an ugly woman. Her face will cause a person to feel a chill in his heart, what is the Emperor trying to do here?

    "b.a.s.t.a.r.d! Third Duke will never agree to this!" Qiqi loudly protested. If she marries someone in the Great Han, her life will really be finished. A modern era Wei Qiqi getting married to an ancient times Duke, this is firmly not possible.

    "That is a royal decree, do you think it is child¡¯s y?" Liu Yun thought that Qiqi is too naive. Emperor¡¯s orders cannot be disobeyed. The marriage must go on as nned. Wei Qiqi can only act ording to the decree¡¯s requirements and marry the Duke whom they respect.

    Wei Qiqi stood at the same spot. How did a situation ur? She couldn¡¯t figure out no matter how she thinks. She thought for a while and felt somewhat depressed. She wants to reason it out with the Duke, hence she quickly ran towards the big tent.

    Wei Qiqi pulled apart the big tent¡¯s veil and walked in without thinking. She realized that it is not only the Duke alone. General Chi and Wu Zhongyi are both around, looks like what Liu Yun has said is not false.

    Liu Zhong Tian stood in front of the bookshelf, with a stomach full of worry. He raised his head and looked at Wei Qiqi who just entered, and that face that is full of yellow lines. He involuntarily frowned, could it be that he really has to marry this hideous woman?

    "Hey! Liu Zhong Tian!" Qiqi¡¯s voice is really loud, and it scared General Chi and Wu Zhongyi. They were really surprised, how could Wei Qiqi be so daring, to actually directly call Third Duke¡¯s name.

    Liu Zhong Tian helplessly looked at her, he doesn¡¯t know what to speak to Qiqi anymore. If he is to marry her, it is not a problem of being ugly or beautiful. Even on the rules she will have to take some time to learn it, why is she just like a barbaric woman without control?

    "What are you staring at me for?" Qiqi looked at Liu Zhong Tian. "Deputy Liu said that the Emperor has granted a wedding. What is the meaning of this?"

    Not waiting for Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian to open his mouth, Wu Zhongyi smilingly continued. "So this is the future royal concubine......"

    "Dog fart royal concubine, I am Wei Qiqi!" Wei Qiqi has a stomach full of anger. The moment she heard royal concubine this two words she became angry. She walked in front and menacingly grabbed Wu Zhongyi¡¯s cor and pulled him to the screen cover.

    "Is it you who gave the decree! Go back and tell the Emperor dog-thing, his decree is ineffective in front of me!"

    Wu Zhongyi is scared stiff. He has never met such an unruly woman. Wei Qiqi is not only ugly but is boorish as well. She actually dared to scold the Emperor.

    "You, you dare to disobey the order, and even insulted the Emperor, your whole n will be exterminated!"

    "Whole n?" Qiqi smiled. "You ask that Emperor dog-thing, if he can find my family, don¡¯t say marrying the Third Duke, even if I marry him, I will be willing!"

    "Marry, marry who...... save me, Third Duke!" Wu Zhongyi is scared till he doesn¡¯t dare to speak.

    Qiqi¡¯s words scared General Chi to a great extent. Does this ugly woman intend to revolt? She even dares to say this kind of outrageous words.

    Liu Zhong Tian felt that Qiqi has went overboard. He immediately walked over and grabbed Qiqi¡¯s wrists, prying her away from Wu Zhongyi. He is scared that if she continues, she will start hitting.

    Wu Zhongyi could be said to be released from the difficult situation. He was scared till his whole body was shivering. He immediately hid behind General Chi¡¯s back. No matter what was said he dare note out. This Wei Qiqi is too scary, she is ugly and fierce. However he endured it. Looks like this time around the Third Duke is going to be unlucky big time. Is this still a woman? She is simply a Yaksha.

    Qiqi, not showing any weakness, pushed Liu Zhong Tian. "Let me beat this b.a.s.t.a.r.d up! He actually dares to set me up!"

    "Is it very humiliating for you to be my royal concubine??" Liu Zhong Tian got somewhat angry.

    "Of course!" Qiqi stared at Liu Zhong Tian and loudly protested.

    "I am only seventeen years old and haven¡¯t reached the legal age for marriage. Besides, I don¡¯t even want to marry you!"

    "Then you should wait for your head to roll off, the Emperor¡¯s orders cannot be disobeyed!"

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    Liu Zhong Tian suddenly withdrew his sword and pressed it onto Qiqi¡¯s neck. He wants her to know what it means by an Emperor¡¯s order cannot be disobeyed. She is really a woman who doesn¡¯t know how high the sky is and how thick the earth is. Qiqi¡¯s eyes saw that bright sword and immediately quietened down, not even a breath could be heard.

    "Duke, will you really chop off my head?!"

    "Do you think that disobeying the royal decree is a joke?"

    "What to do then?" Qiqi said discouragingly. "Do I really have to marry, in the future how will I have the face to meet anybody......"

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s face of unwillingness caused Liu Zhong Tian to be somewhat bewildered. With a woman like her, who can go to the skies in one step by bing a royal concubine, this is something that people wish and cannot have. However with her expression, it seems that it is humiliating for her.

    Liu Zhong Tian put down the sword and sat down. His mood is very low as well, looks like there is no other way but to marry her.

    "Tomorrow we will have the wedding!" He frustratingly said.

    "Tomorrow?" Qiqi nearly stumbled. Wedding is such a big matter, shouldn¡¯t there be more time to decide? This is too fast.

    Wu Zhongyi saw Wei Qiqi quieten down, then he dared to reveal his head. He sheepishly said "Duke is smart. The Emperor has this intention too, and has let this subordinate hold the Duke¡¯s wedding this time around!"

    When Wu Zhongyi met Qiqi¡¯s furious gaze, he immediately shrunk his head. "Royal Concubine doesn¡¯t seem to like this subordinate very much!"

    Qiqi realized that Wu Zhongyi is only concerned with his head and not his lower half. His bottom is revealed outside. So she unsheathed the sword by her waist and used the sword handle to viciously hit his bottom. "Next time when you see me, you will have to be careful. I will find the chance to fix you!"

    Wu Zhongyi jumped up and covered his b.u.t.tocks. He held onto General Chi tightly. General Chi and Liu Zhong Tian couldn¡¯t bear it andughed.

    Wu Zhongyi gained a satisfactory result and quickly left. General Chi also sighed and left, leaving only Qiqi and Third Duke the two people.

    Wei Qiqi quietly went to the front of Liu Zhong Tian. "Duke, you really want to marry me?"

    "For real!"

    "I am very ugly."

    "I can see that!"

    "Then you still want to marry?"

    "This is the Emperor¡¯s decision. If I don¡¯t marry you, you will have no life. Don¡¯t tell me that you couldn¡¯t see that? There are only two choices, one is to die, the other is to marry me!" Liu Zhong Tian said strictly.

    "Is there no other third option?" Qiqi said softly.

    "No!" Liu Zhong Tian stared at the ugly face of Qiqi, and his heart felt even more depressed. People are scared of an average look, why does she look so ugly? If it is not for that pair of beautiful eyes and that slim figure, he really cannot tell that she is a woman.

    Liu Zhong Tian retracted his gaze. "You should feel fortunate instead. If it is not because the Emperor likes to fight with me, you will be dead meat!"

    "What is the meaning?" Qiqi has some suspicion.

    "The Emperor did not want to kill you and on the contrary gave you to me in marriage. It is to make me marry an ugly woman and make fun of me."

    "Make fun of you?" Qiqi is somewhat unhappy. "There really is no justice. The great Wei Qiqi also has this day!"

    "You seem really unhappy......"

    Liu Zhong Tian pulled her, and forcefully brought her into his embrace. Qiqi fell into Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s embrace. Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s arms moved and fully embraced Wei Qiqi. "I didn¡¯t expect that I, Liu Zhong Tian, will marry such an ugly woman, who knows how many beautiful women will be heartbroken."

    Qiqi viciously hit his hand. "Let me go, stinky Duke!"

    "Next time you will be this Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine. You cannot be so unruly."

    "You do not let your thoughts run wild, I will not let you touch me!" Qiqi warned.

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    ¡°This look of yours makes it very hard for me to have any frivolous thoughts towards you. You can rest a.s.sure." Liu Zhong Tian looked at Qiqi¡¯s clothes. "Next time, you must dress like a woman. You can no longer dress with no differentiation between man and woman."

    "Like a woman?" Qiqi startedughing. "Do you think that if I wear flower red and leaf green, with a flower, coupled with my face, I will look good? I am afraid I will scare you to death!"

    Liu Zhong Tian looked at Qiqi¡¯s face and thought of her wearing women¡¯s clothing. This may really spoil the scenery. He sighed, released her, and walked in big strides out of the tent.

    Marriage, Wei Qiqi coldly smiled at Third Duke¡¯s back. How is this possible? If she marries in the Great Han, then it is destined for her to be unable to return. She looked at the bag and then at the jeans on the side. Hmmph. If she does not run now, then when?

    Wei Qiqi hurriedly changed out of the military uniform and wore her own jeans and tee-shirt. She then brought some water and food. She swore that this time around she will leave the Great Han military camp, nevering back. As long as there is a chance of returning to the original life, she will never ever give it up.

    Wei Qiqi walked out of the big tent and speedily ran towards the outside of the campground. She must leave before Liu Zhong Tian realizes that she is missing.

    "General Qi, where are you going?" Liu Yun saw the specially dressed Qiqi. This ugly woman who is immediately going to be the Royal Concubine already, why is she still going out?

    "Oh, Duke has some mission for me toplete, I will be back very soon!" Qiqi lied.

    "Mission, at this period?" Liu Yun had some doubts as he looked at Qiqi¡¯s back. They are going to get married soon, yet he still sent her away on some mission. Furthermore it is only one person?

    Wei Qiqi left Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s campground. Her heart felt some longing. If it was not because she was forced to, Qiqi would never take such a risk. After all, the military camp is a ce where she can temporarily take refuge in. However, aspared to her lifetime happiness, she must make a decision.

    Fortunately in the survival lessons, she brought apa.s.s. If not, in such a big desert, she will get lost really easily alone. She retrieved thepa.s.s from her bag and started walking in the yellow sand slowly.

    Liu Zhong Tian surveyed the military camp for one round and was just about to return to the tent. Liu Yun was full of thoughts as he had his suspicions, and nearly b.u.mped into the Third Duke.

    "Why is is that you look like you lost your soul!" Liu Zhong Tian reprimanded. In this military camp, a full spirit must be maintained. Such an att.i.tude of lost spirit is what he doesn¡¯t like most.

    "Duke!" Liu Yun immediately straightened his waist and stood there properly.

    "Carrying a heart full of thoughts, what happened?"

    "Duke, Liu Yun feels that something is a bit strange. Isn¡¯t Wei Qiqi going to get married with Duke tomorrow, why did you send her out of the campground?"

    "Leaving the campground? Qiqi left the campground? When?" Liu Zhong Tian immediately straightened his eyebrows.

    "Just a while ago, she said that you sent her toplete a mission."

    "Wei Qiqi!" Liu Zhong Tian looked at Liu Yun anxiously. "Which direction did she go towards?"

    "She wants to escape! I will go chase after her, bring a few soldiers and water and catch up with me. If you cannot find us before the sky darkens, immediately return to the campground!"

    "However, Duke......"

    Not waiting for Liu Yun to speak finnish, Liu Zhong Tian quickly chased out of the campground. His face is full of fury. Wei Qiqi actually dared to escape the marriage. Liu Zhong Tian is to be considered dashing and suave, someone with talent, a Great Han Third Duke that has the attention of thousands. There are countless women that hopes to be his concubine. However now an ugly Wei Qiqi is actually scared of getting married with him and escaped? This is simply inconceivable.

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    Liu Zhong Tian chased after the direction of the Great Han for a very long period of time. The sun is scorching and he¡¯s feeling exceptionally thirsty. He thought that he could catch Wei Qiqi very quickly, hence he did not prepare water and went straight out of the campground. Looks like he has underestimated this woman, after chasing such a long period of time he didn¡¯t find a trace of her.

    He doesn¡¯t know how long will it take before the soldiers from the back will catch up. In this kind of hot weather without any water to drink is very troublesome He doesn¡¯t know how long he canst. However no matter what he has to catch Wei Qiqi back.

    This d.a.m.ned ugly woman, where did she run off to. Liu Zhong Tian furiously looked at the endless desert. She is just an ugly woman, how can she let him be so frustrated and irritated? Wei Qiqi running off is better, the Emperor also cannot punish him. The Royal Concubine has left so what marriage is there?

    Even though Liu Zhong Tianforted himself in this manner but his heart is unable to calm down. Such a poisonous sun, can Wei Qiqi leave this desert? Will she run into any sort of danger? The desert is wide and endless. If she loses her way, won¡¯t she just be throwing away her life?

    The more Liu Zhong Tian thinks the more anxious he gets. He continued enduring the sun and moving forward. Due to searching everywhere, he somewhat lost his sense of direction. In this endless desert the north south east west is almost the same. It is possible that with just a turn of his body, he will lose his direction.

    Suddenly a wave of wind stirred up. The yellow sand started pouncing over. Liu Zhong Tian covered his head and evaded the yellow sand and waited till the sandstorm is over. He stood up and looked at the desert.

    Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian no longer tried to discern the direction. He hopelessly looked at the scorching desert as his heart continually shouted. Wei Qiqi, you d.a.m.ned ugly woman, where are you? A seven feet tall man actually loses at the hands of a woman.

    The boiling air in the desert can make a person evaporate. Liu Zhong Tian knows that the important thing now is water, he needs water. He needs to find water before he can continue on.

    Wei Qiqi walked for a distance and realized that the sun is really too big. She found a sand dune and sat down near it as a cover. She took out water and drank a mouthful. She set her eyes at the endless desert like a yellow sea. The sun is shining from above, a thousand bright lights shining, the sand dunes continuing up and down is just like the waves from a sea.

    As long as the sky darkens, it will be much cooler. Using herpa.s.s, Qiqi can sessfully leave this desert. She arranged her hair that has been blown messy by the wind and sand. She carefreely and proudly sang. It is estimated that Liu Zhong Tian would have realized that she is missing. That will be soical and funny, marriage? Dream on.

    Wei Qiqi sang for a while and realized there a few human figures from afar. They are searching for something within the desert. Qiqi hurriedly stood up and upon careful observation, they are actually Great Han soldiers. Why did they run over here, is it to look for her?

    Qiqi began to be angry. Such a big desert, if they continue searching like this, what if they lose their direction, wouldn¡¯t it be very dangerous. This cannot be, those soldiers are after all people whom she has fought shoulder to shoulder with. They cannot be searching endlessly because of her.

    Wei Qiqi exited the sand dune, furiously looked at the Great Han soldiers from afar and loudly shouted.

    "Hey! Hurry go back! It is dangerous here!"

    "General Qi!" Liu Yun heard Qiqi¡¯s voice and followed the sound and looked. He saw the skinny Wei Qiqi in the desert, so he brought the soldiers and happily ran forward.

    Wei Qiqi loudly reprimanded "I use my name as General Qi to order you all to hurry go back!"

    "However, General Qi has to go back with us. If not we have no way of going back to fulfill our orders!" Liu Yun obviously doesn¡¯t wish to go back.

    "I will not go back with you. I originally don¡¯t belong to the Great Han. I want to go home!"

    Liu Yun patted Qiqi. "You are going to be a Royal Concubine soon, yet you are still acting like this. How blessed are you, our Duke is famous in the Great Han for being a handsome Duke!"

    "I don¡¯t care a hoot about that, I don¡¯t want to be a Royal Concubine!"

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 Chapter 44

    Chapter 44 ¨C A thread of inexplicable feeling

    "My General Qi, women have to marry sooner orter. The Duke is willing to ept you, don¡¯t be so stubborn anymore!"

    Liu Yun looked at Qiqi¡¯s behind and scratched his hair, involuntarily frowning.

    "Where is the Duke?"

    "The Duke is of course in the campground." Qiqi said angrily. "Quickly go back, if not, leave the desert together with me!"

    After speaking, Qiqi went to the resting spot at the sand dune and sat down. Liu Yun didn¡¯t see the Duke and was somewhat anxious. He went and brought Qiqi up. "General Qi, do you know? The Duke has personally went to look for you. Furthermore he left in a hurry so he didn¡¯t bring any water with him!"

    Wei Qiqi listened and was stunned. She looked at Liu Yun in a daze and didn¡¯t recover until half a dayter. Is Liu Zhong Tian crazy? Not bringing water and entering the desert to look for her, isn¡¯t that the same as sending oneself to death? Hence she asked anxiously "The Duke hase out for how long?"

    "About six hours plus. Such a poisonous weather...... if something happens to the Duke, then you will be the sinner of Great Han......" Liu Yun couldn¡¯t continue speaking, his expression is extremely ugly.

    When Wei Qiqi heard that Liu Zhong Tian has personally entered the desert to look for her, at that moment, her heart rose an inexplicable feeling. In the Great Han where there is no one to rely on, there is actually someone who is so concerned for her. No matter what kind of motive Liu Zhong Tian has, Qiqi is grateful to him from the bottom of her heart.

    Wei Qiqi anxiously looked at the vast and wide desert. This fe, why did hee out without bringing water? He has not a bit ofmon sense. He thinks that he can find water everywhere in the desert? Now the urgent thing is to find the Duke. If he unfortunately dies in the desert, even if Wei Qiqi goes back to the modern society, she will not be able to find release. She is determined in her heart, and turned around and walked.

    "We will search separately!"

    "Good! General Qi, you bring two soldiers with you!" Liu Yun doesn¡¯t wish to find one and lose another.

    "There is no need. If you can¡¯t find him before the sky darkens, then go back to the original spot to rest. There is no need to care about me, I have thepa.s.s I won¡¯t get lost!"

    Property of outside of it, it is stolen.

    "General Qi......" Liu Yun helplessly shook his head, and brought his soldiers to turn around. He hopes that on the way back, they can find their Third Duke.

    Wei Qiqi, not caring the scorching of the hot sun, raised her steps with difficulty on the thick thick yellow sand. The feeling is as if being set on fire. Qiqi is more and more worried about the Third Duke. He doesn¡¯t have water in such a hot weather. If she doesn¡¯t find him within 3 days, he will definitely die.

    This d.a.m.ned Third Duke, why did he go and look for her. An ugly woman running away isn¡¯t that better? Does he really wish to marry an ugly woman as a concubine?

    Qiqi looked at the poisonous sun up in the air and was so upset that she started sobbing. If she doesn¡¯t find that fe, then he will definitely die. Please don¡¯t die, Liu Zhong Tian. The more Qiqi worries, the more upset she gets. In the end she cried uncontrobly.

    If she cannot find the Third Duke, Wei Qiqi doesn¡¯t intend to leave this desert. Liu Zhong Tian, because of her, is willing to risk the danger and brave the desert. Qiqi has no reason to throw him aside. Just based on this intention of Third Duke, it is worth it even if she dies. Anyway living in the Great Han like this has no meaning either.

    The sky gradually darkened. Wei Qiqi is somewhat desperate. With the tide of time pa.s.sing like this, it made her almost unable to move anymore. She looked at the water at her waist and resisted the thirst. She cannot drink anymore. She has to conserve her water consumption. If notter when she finds the Third Duke, with no water, she won¡¯t have anything to save him with.

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 Chapter 45

    Wei Qiqi followed thepa.s.s for directions and started searching the possible areas that Third Duke might have walked in his dehydrated state. She searched for a day and a night and was extremely tired till there was no more energy left. Till the beginning of the third day, Qiqi still hasn¡¯t found any signs of the Third Duke.

    This d.a.m.ned Liu Zhong Tian. Qiqi saw the sun going higher and higher. The third day is going to be over soon. At this rate, Liu Zhong Tian is going to die. If he dies, Qiqi gazed upon the desert and scratched her messy hair. She started howling uncontrobly. After reaching the Great Han for such a long period of time, even though that guy is very fierce, always talking about killing and chopping,he is the only person that cares about her.

    Qiqi stumbled around and her legs suddenly touched something which almost caused her to trip. She set her gaze on it and her soul nearly left her body. It is a pile of white bones. One look and she knows that it is someone who lost their way and died in the desert. Looking at this scary scene, Qiqi seemed to have seen the handsome Third Duke also turning into a pile of white bones and got covered by the yellow sand.

    When it is afternoon, Qiqi seemed to have given up. This time, Liu Zhong Tian doesn¡¯t even have hope of surviving. She felt a wave of giddiness. The whole seemed to turn instantly and then she fell in the desert.

    Qiqi struggled weakly to open her eyes and looked at the sky. She realized a few desert vultures circling around in the sky, emitting sharp noises. She instantly became on alert. The vultures have discovered something and attempted to fly down to seek for food. Then? Wei Qiqi stood up excitedly. There was somebody down there!

    Qiqi speedily ran towards that direction, sending the yellow sand underneath her feet flying. A cloud of yellow dust flew up, after running for a distance, she is nearing to the position of the vultures circling. Qiqi then saw that there is someone lying in the desert. Isn¡¯t that the Third Duke?

    Wei Qiqi agitatedly ran over, realizing that the Third Duke is lying down facing up, his both eyes tightly shut. It must be due to the long period of dehydration that he fainted. Qiqi took out a water bag and pointed its opening towards his mouth. However his lips are tightly shut and there is no response from him at all.

    "Duke, do not die. If you die, what will Qiqi do?" Qiqi lost her voice and started crying loudly. He must drink the water, only when he drinks the water then will he survive. How to let him drink the water? Qiqi¡¯s face suddenly became hot. To save Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s life, she doesn¡¯t care about so much anymore. Qiqi ced the water within her mouth and ced her mouth on top of Third Duke¡¯s lips.

    Qiqi¡¯s lips touched Third Duke¡¯s lips. Her heart felt some excitement. She calmed herself down and slowly sent the water over through her lips. At this moment, Qiqi felt that her head is covered by a pair of strong arms. Third Duke¡¯s lips speedily caught onto her. Not waiting for her to react to what is going on, Liu Zhong Tian already flipped over and embraced her and started madly kissing her.

    Property of outside of it, it is stolen.

    A wave of strong wind stirred in the desert. With a sky full of yellow sand, Liu Zhong Tian and Wei Qiqi started fumbling about in the endless desert. Qiqi felt Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s lovely touch and the wave of emotions stirring inside of her heart. She shockingly remembered that dream, the dream that kept hara.s.sing her. That man is actually the Great Han Third Duke...... Wei Qiqi is at a loss.

    Qiqi felt Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s hands caressing every inch of her skin on her body. His hot lipsnded on her ears, igniting her sensitive nerves. The cold Third Duke has actually be so pa.s.sionate. This made Qiqi at a loss. She is only seventeen years old. Qiqi hasn¡¯t even prepared to give up her chast.i.ty to any man. She frantically pushed aside Liu Zhong Tian, but he can no longer control himself. He kissed even more fervently. Slowly, Qiqi¡¯s clothes were rolling among the desert.

    Liu Zhong Tian ced his arms on her spine, his lipsnding on her neck, shoulder, and remained on her front. Qiqi instantly felt that her inside is rushing and stirring madly, lost in Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s light touch and feverish kissing......

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 Chapter 46

    The sandstorm in the desert has gotten a lot smaller. Liu Zhong Tian felt the drunkeness of the woman in his embrace. That tempting panting sound makes him want to hug this woman even more tightly. However there is some noise further ahead in the desert that made him stop. Somebody ising. Liu Zhong Tian controlled his own emotions and desires, and used the clothes to cover Qiqi. He speedily carried her up and evaded and hid behind a sand dune.

    "They are not our people!" Liu Zhong Tian spoke hoa.r.s.ely.

    Qiqi embarra.s.singly grabbed the clothes over and hurriedly put it over her body. Liu Zhong Tian is still tightly embracing her, his fingers still touching her skin lightly. This put Qiqi in a difficult position over the indulgence just now. She shyly hit Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s hand.

    "Quick let go!"

    "I am afraid once I let go, you will run away!" Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s hands purposely touched Wei Qiqi¡¯s smooth back and smiled teasingly.

    "Your hands, quickly take it off!" Qiqi ruthlessly pulled away Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s hands, bing somewhat angry.

    Liu Zhong Tian doesn¡¯t wish for her to be embarra.s.sed, hence withdrew his hands. He couldn¡¯t tell that this Wei Qiqi¡¯s skin was so smooth like goat fat, almost setting his heart ame. Thinking about the pa.s.sionate act just now, Liu Zhong Tian smiled inly. Sooner orter she will be his woman, he doesn¡¯t need to hurry at this moment.

    "Run away? To think that you can think of that. If it is not because somebody ising, this Duke will......"

    Liu Zhong Tian suddenly pinched Qiqi¡¯s chin, he then p.r.o.ne down. His face carried a light smile as he looked at the back of the sand dune, discovering three Xiongnu people gathering together. It could be because the weather is too hot that they intend to rest for a while, sitting down at a spot not far away from him and Qiqi. They started talking, although both of them were unsure about what they are talking about.

    Now, Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s stamina is somewhat depleted, so he doesn¡¯t dare to go on a head on sh with them. They have to endure.

    Qiqi was just about to go outside to look when Liu Zhong Tian pressed her head down.

    "Don¡¯t be so curious!"

    "It is the Xiongnu people?"

    "Correct!"

    "Irritating, why don¡¯t you let me see?"

    "You are so clumsy and will be discovered easily. I am now out of stamina, give me some water to drink! Just now the water that you gave me is too little....." Liu Zhong Tian teasingly looked at Wei Qiqi. This woman, can actually think of that idea to feed him water, causing him to nearly lose control. However that feeling is indeed not bad, this made him even more ¡¯thirsty¡¯.

    "You rotten guy!" Qiqi furiously tried to strangle him. Liu Zhong Tian forcefully endured the pain, raised his hands. Just as he was about to hit her, he felt that he couldn¡¯t bear to teach her a lesson, therefore embraced her instead.

    "Still drinking water? Irritating fe!"

    Property of outside of it, it is stolen.

    Qiqi took down a water bag from the belt of her jeans. Just now she nearly got taken away by Liu Zhong Tian [TL Note: I¡¯m a.s.suming it¡¯s her virginity she is writing about here], the moment she thinks about that scene, her face got redder. Fortunately she could stop it in time and didn¡¯tmit a major mistake. If not, there won¡¯t even be water to drink.

    Liu Zhong Tian drank a small sip of water and lightlyughed. "You woman, to find you, this Duke nearly died in the desert."

    Qiqi is also very curious. He didn¡¯t drink water for three days, how can he be so energetic, don¡¯t tell me that he has magic? Liu Zhong Tian intimately touched her shoulders.

    "Didn¡¯t you say that round-shaped cactus has water? I found and drank to my fill. And there¡¯s those vultures, Iid down to pretend to be dead. Wait till theye knocking over, I will strike them with my palm and then eat them!"

    "So you were pretending to be dead just now..... I thought that...... really a rotten egg, since you are awake, why did you still......" Wei Qiqi wanted to say, since he didn¡¯t faint, why did he not drink water himself. This caused her to think that he cannot make it, so shamelessly taking the initiative to......"

    "I just want to see, is Wei Qiqi so heartless. I thought that when you discover that I die, you will definitelyugh happily. I didn¡¯t think that you will actually send your lips......"

    "You, you......" Wei Qiqi covered her own face, avoiding the gaze of Liu Zhong Tian. Her heart is full of shame. How can there be such a shameless Duke, after gaining an advantage still selling to be obedient.

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 Chapter 47

    Liu Zhong Tian looked at Qiqi¡¯s face that is full of yellow lines and that shy expression. Maybe deep down in his heart, he really wish that her looks can be mesmerizing. However Wei Qiqi is very ugly. This kind of ugliness, yet has a kind of inexplicable feeling that is attracting him, causing him to nearly want this woman at that exact moment.

    Liu Zhong Tian began to carefully size up Wei Qiqi. This woman is soon going to be his concubine. Her five facial features has no faults to pick on, however, the skin is not soft and smooth like her neck and arms. Her eyes are charming and has a mysterious gaze. Those long eyshes adds colour to her multiple times. Her nose is small and exquisite. The two pieces of lips, due to the pa.s.sionate kissing just now, has be slightly swollen, yet it is even more alluring, making one unable to control and want to continue kissing again.

    Liu Zhong Tian released Wei Qiqi and forced himself not to look at her again. However in his heart, he keep thinking that if her face was pretty, he probably won¡¯t be able to control himself.

    Maybe it was decided by fate that Liu Zhong Tian has to marry this ugly woman. Other than Hanyu who is locked deeped in the pce that has touched his heart before, among so many beautiful women, he has never thought of having a concubine. Yet now this empty spot is filled by an ugly woman. This is really a great mockery. No wonder Emperor-brother will grab hold of this opportunity and not let go of it.

    "Why are the Xiongnu people not leaving?" Qiqi broke Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s train of thought.

    "There must be a reason why they are appearing here!" Liu Zhong Tian has some doubts. This is a ce where it is nearer to the Great Han military camp. Could it be that they have some wicked ns in action?

    "If they are not going, are we not going as well?"

    "I will deal with them in a while, they are only three to four people! Easy to deal with!"

    Liu Zhong Tian was about to stand up when Qiqi pulled him "I will go too, there are more chance of seeding this way!"

    "No, I can deal with this alone!"

    "Be careful of an ambush, thest time the Xiongnu ambushed me was when they were hiding among the sand. If you want to go, we go together, if not, you don¡¯t go!" Qiqi held onto Liu Zhong Tian no matter what.

    "Wei Qiqi, you really are...... quickly release!"

    "No I¡¯m not. Together!" Qiqi looked at Liu Zhong Tian without showing any signs of weakness. She is not an ordinary woman, she is General Qi.

    "Ever since I knew that you were a woman, you are behaving more like one!" Liu Zhong Tian held onto Qiqi¡¯s hands "Together, you will be behind me!"

    "That is right!"

    Qiqi retrieved a ck small pole from her bag, and held it in her hands. Liu Zhong Tian immediately frowned.

    "What is this?"

    "An electric pole to guard against wolves, there is still a lot of electricity!"

    Property of outside of it, it is stolen.

    "What use is there?" Liu Zhong Tian asked curiously.

    "You will know after a while. If you dare to touch me again next time, I will use this to deal with you!"

    Liu Zhong Tian looked at that small pole andughed uncontrobly. This girl¡¯s ything. He drew out the sword on his body, and jumped out. The sword tip carried the sound of the wind and went piercing towards one of the Xiongnu.

    Wei Qiqi saw Liu Zhong Tian already fighting with the Xiongnu and realized that he doesn¡¯t have the intention of bringing her along. This chauvinistic stinky Duke has belittled Wei Qiqi¡¯s capability.

    Liu Zhong Tian defeated one Xiongnu very quickly and killed him with one sword. The other two Xiongnu know that they are not Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s match and retreated hurriedly. They blew a whistle, producing a screeching sound. In an instant the sand began to rumble, could it be that Wei Qiqi has guessed correctly?

    Liu Zhong Tian felt the sand dust pouncing forward at him quickly. He retreated and used his arms to cover his eyes. The corner of his eyes saw Wei Qiqi. That ugly woman actually rushed forward. His whole heart was as if it was tied up by a string. This Wei Qiqi that doesn¡¯t want her life, is she crazy?

    "Qiqi, danger!"

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 Chapter 48

    Liu Zhong Tian used his sleeves to ward off the sand dust. He was just about to wave his sword to protect Wei Qiqi when he was stunned. Wei Qiqi¡¯s small ck pole emitted "Chi chi" sounds. The two Xiongnu people who jumped out of the sand has an ugly expression. They retreated in steps and no longer dared to charge forward.

    Wei Qiqi gave chase. One of the Xiongnu was dissatisfied with how can they not deal with a Great Han ruffle, hence he held his sword and pounced forward instead. His de nearly hacked onto Qiqi¡¯s arms.

    Liu Zhong Tian waved his sword and pierced it towards that Xiongnu person. That Xiongnu person evaded and Qiqi¡¯s small pole nicelynded on his arms. That person started to convulse repeatedly and fell onto the desert with a "Pu-tong" sound. The other Xiongnu hurriedly carried the fe who fell down and swiftly disappeared among the sand.

    Wei Qiqi pped her hands and c.o.c.ked her head. She turned around and looked at Liu Zhong Tian with a smug expression. When she saw that he was still stunned, she startedughing.

    "Now would you believe me? My life-protecting treasure, a pity that once there is no more electricity, it is of no use!" Qiqi curled her lips.

    Liu Zhong Tian took the small pole over from QIqi¡¯s hands and carefully observed it. When his hands pressed the b.u.t.ton, the head of the pole will emit blue colour sparks. This is really powerful, what exactly is this thing? Liu Zhong Tian looked at Wei Qiqi with some doubts.

    "Where did you get this from?"

    "I bought it." Qiqi s.n.a.t.c.hed away the wooden pole and did a few strokes in front of Liu Zhong Tian. "Let me rify things first. I am not going to marry you. If you dare to provoke me, I will use this to deal with you!" After speaking finish, she put the electric pole back into the bag.

    Liu Zhong Tian feels that Qiqi¡¯s bag is very special. What is actually contained inside? He really hopes to open it to find out. However, Wei Qiqi protects it like treasure. He probably can¡¯t see what¡¯s inside. Still, there will always be a chance. She is already his, what more that mysterious little bag.

    "If you don¡¯t marry to me, that is going against the Emperor. My Emperor-brother couldn¡¯t find a reason to deal with me, yet you gave him an opportunity to."

    Liu Zhong Tianughed coldly. In his mind appeared the pa.s.sionate scene he had with Qiqi just now. His heart has a kind of strong desire. Her whole body is exuding temptation, making one want to go closer uncontrobly.

    However what attracted Liu Zhong Tian the most, is that pair of watery eyes and that confident and bright personality of hers. If she is beautiful, Liu Zhong Tian wouldn¡¯t know how to control himself. A pity there is no perfect person in the world. This woman that made his heart move is actually a typical ugly woman.

    "What? Isn¡¯t he your brother? Since when will an elder brother deal with the younger brother?"

    "You will not understand. I just want to tell you that as long as you are within the territory of the Central ins, you can forget about escaping from the palms of the Great Han Divine Son."

    "What is your meaning?"

    Property of outside of it, it is stolen.

    "The royal decree granting the marriage. If you disobey the decree and escape from the marriage, that is a death penalty. No matter where you go, you will hardly avoid death!"

    Liu Zhong Tian used his hands to do a few strokes on Qiqi¡¯s neck. Qiqi is scared till she shivered. She is somewhat afraid, why is it that when she came to the Great Han empire, she always has the feeling that she cannot keep her head. Who knows when it will move house.

    "However I am only seventeen years old, not reaching the legal age for marriage yet!"

    "Legal age to marry? Seventeen years old is just nice to be my concubine......"

    Liu Zhong Tian held Qiqi¡¯s hands. "As the woman on my bed, you possess most of the requirements, other than looks."

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    Liu Zhong Tian furiously pinched Qiqi¡¯s chin and brought her face to his. He stared that pair of eyes that¡¯s full of disdain. This woman obviously didn¡¯t put him in her eyes. This made Liu Zhong Tian even angrier. Hence he shouted loudly.

    "This is not up to you, go back with me!"

    "I will not go back with you!"

    "Not going back, you think that you are the only person who will drop her head? You will also implicated me. I promoted a woman to be a general, which is a crime of deceiving the ruler...... could it be that you are so selfish?" Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s words are cold. He doesn¡¯t understand why such an ugly woman like Wei Qiqi will actually despise him and not be willing to be a concubine.

    "Then, then what shall we do?" Qiqi couldn¡¯t bear it. Will the Emperor really kill?

    "Follow me back, and get married with this Duke!"

    "However......" Qiqi¡¯s head drooped. Her face reddened. "I can go back and get married to you, however we definitely cannot...... cannot go to bed!"

    "Do you think that this Duke is marrying you to look at you? Your look is not even pleasing to the eye......"

    "Hey! Liu Zhong Tian, you this toad l.u.s.ting after a swan¡¯s flesh!"

    Qiqi¡¯s words tickled Liu Zhong Tian till he startedughing loudly. He pointed at Wei Qiqi "You are also called swan¡¯s flesh? Wei Qiqi, had you looked at how you look like? Even if you take the initiative, this Duke will not even be interested."

    "Why? If you are not interested, why still chase after me?"

    "I am only following orders, do you understand? That is not truly this Duke¡¯s own intentions. On the day of marriage, if you wish to let this Duke touch, this Duke will also have to reconsider!" Liu Zhong Tian said in a mocking tone.

    "Then that is great. Since you have already said this, then I will go back with you!" Wei Qiqi looks much more rxed.

    "That¡¯s right!"

    Liu Zhong Tian kept his sword and walked in big strides forward. Wei Qiqi followed behind.

    "Anyway, I won¡¯t be staying for too long. No one will know that I got married here. Hehe. When I go back, I am still Wei Qiqi!"

    Liu Zhong Tian helplessly looked at her. Could it be that she can fly out of the Great Han. What an ignorant woman. The whole world knows that the suave and dashing Third Duke is going to marry an ugly woman, how will no one not know?"

    "Let¡¯s go! Don¡¯t talk rubbish anymore, probably the rest are waiting anxiously!" Liu Zhong Tian walked in big steps.

    "Wait!" Qiqi retrieved apa.s.s from her bag and looked curiously.

    "What did I say? The direction is actually not right!"

    "What is this?" Liu Zhong Tian curiously walked to Qiqi¡¯s front and grabbed thepa.s.s. "This is apa.s.s? Why is yourpa.s.s so exquisite?"

    "Compa.s.s, oh!" Qiqi immediately understood. In the Great Han, they refer to this as apa.s.s, and it is extremely clumsy.

    Property of outside of it, it is stolen.

    "Where did you get this from, why do you have so many weird things and thoughts? Wei Qiqi, what are you hiding from me?" Liu Zhong Tian asked in a strict tone.

    "This is just some ythings, it is nothing!"

    "You are not saying is it?" Liu Zhong Tian locked her wrists. Qiqi is in pain till her tears almost flowed out, her body tightly resting on Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s body.

    "Painful, this is too painful. Duke, Duke, Qiqi is a witch!"

    "Witch?" Liu Zhong Tian released her with doubt. Wei Qiqi furiously jumped to one side and looked at Liu Zhong Tian with a nted gaze. She didn¡¯t expect that this guy¡¯s strength is actually so huge, nearly breaking her wrists.

    "If you continue to be like this, then I won¡¯t go back with you. Being together with you, I will definitely be a cripple!"

    It is only now that Liu Zhong Tian realized that he is somewhat impulsive. He obviously doesn¡¯t believe that Qiqi is a witch, maybe those are really just Qiqi¡¯s ythings. He is overly concerned.

    "Not in a hurry to go back?" Qiqi nced at Liu Zhong Tian. She speedily ran in the desert and quickly forgot about the unhappiness. She flew like a sparrow. Liu Zhong Tian can only helplessly follow.

    When he saw the Wei Qiqi running in the desert, Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s mood was also infected. She really is different from the women he has seen before. Doing what she wants, rxed with herself, a woman that is totally different from culture. She really is like witch that knows magic. Witch? Liu Zhong Tian was startled for a bit. Maybe she really is a little witch sent from heaven.

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    Chapter 50

    Great Han¡¯s Female General Wei Qiqi Chapter 50 ¨C Royal Concubine is too barbaric

    After returning to the military campground, Wei Qiqi was silent and refused to speak . She listlessly followed behind Liu Zhong Tian and looked at those soldiers whom she fought side by side with . Who knows if there is still a chance to fight the Xiongnu . Marrying the Duke, no matter what she is a concubine, will everybody still like her like in the past?

    From far away, Wu Zhongyi ran over ¡°Aiya, atst you are back . General Qi is not thinking of escaping the marriage right?¡±

    Liu Zhong Tian didn¡¯t bother about Wu Zhongyi at all . He walked in big strides towards the big tent, letting Wu Zhongyi¡¯s hot face face the cold buttocks . His heart felt extremely distasteful . Probably, the Third Duke is extremely annoyed with him . Who ask him to bring such an irritating royal decree?

    However Wu Zhongyi is not bothered about this little humiliation . The one who is truly upset is not him, but the lofty Third Duke who has always not put him in his eyes . Now, the Duke knows how powerful Wu Zhongyi is, hence it was said never to offend despicable people .

    Wei Qiqi walked to the front of Wu Zhongyi and raised her fists . Together with that ugly face of hers, it scared Wu Zhongyi till cold sweat appeared . He immediately ran and caught up with Third Duke, squirming into the big tent .

    Wu Zhongyi went up to the Third Duke . ¡°Duke, regarding¡­¡­¡±

    ¡°There is no need to remind, we will hold the wedding tomorrow!¡± Liu Zhong Tian said furiously . Then he gaze turned coldly onto Wei Qiqi . ¡°Tomorrow, before the wedding, Wei Qiqi is not to go anywhere!¡±

    ¡°Are you thinking of letting stay in the big tent until the next day?¡± Qiqi angrily looked at Liu Zhong Tian . Why is it that when they reached the military camp, this Third Duke became cold-hearted again . He actually wants to lock her up and restrict her freedom?

    ¡°Deputy Liu!¡± Liu Zhong Tian coldly called Liu Yun over .

    ¡°Here!¡± Liu Yun doesn¡¯t know what orders the Duke has for him .

    ¡°As long as General Qi leaves the big tent, you will follow her with every step she takes!¡±

    ¡°You dare!¡± Qiqi stared at Deputy Liu . No matter what she is a Deputy Right General, this is going overboard .

    ¡°Duke¡¯s orders, Liu Yun doesn¡¯t dare to not listen, so please General Qi¡­¡­¡± Deputy Liu is caught in an awkward position, not daring to look directly at Wei Qiqi¡¯s furious gaze .

    Wei Qiqi purposely walked to the entrance of the big tent, to which Deputy Liu followed immediately . Qiqi stomped her feet and furiously walked around . She suddenly shouted at Wu Zhongyi, ¡°Are you satisfied, if you are not going, are you waiting for me to box you up?¡±

    ¡°Leave, I will leave immediately!¡± Wu Zhongyi evaded Wei Qiqi and scampered out . This Royal Concubine is too barbaric, she is exactly like a fake man . The Third Duke¡¯s days from now on will only get better and better . [TL Note: Sarcasm here]

    Property of Fantasy-Books . live | outside of it, it is stolen .

    Liu Yun stood at the entrance of the big tent and guarded there . Wei Qiqi has really lost her freedom .

    Qiqiid down on the floor mat and stared into nk space with her big eyes . After a moment outside of the tent came two soldiers . Their hands were carrying two boxes and they respectfully stood in front of Liu Zhong Tian .

    ¡°Duke, this is what the Emperor has gifted, the Royal Concubine¡¯s wedding clothes and jewelry!¡± A soldier said softly .

    ¡°Put it down!¡±

    ¡°The Emperor has ordered that the Royal Concubine wear this on the wedding day and have us return to describe the beauty of the Royal Concubine to the Emperor¡­¡­¡± That soldier stole a look at Wei Qiqi and realized that Qiqi¡¯s eyes were staring at him . Her looks is extremely hideous, hence he was scared till he drooped his head, his voice bing smaller and smaller . How is this concubine beautiful? More like horrifying .

    Liu Zhong Tian was infuriated . This Emperor-brother probably wants to join in the fun . That¡¯s good, he will purposely marry happily . Isn¡¯t it just marrying an ugly woman Wei Qiqi? Who has also dictated that him, Liu Zhong Tian, can only marry one woman . What Xiang Xiang, Mei Mei, Hua Hua, all sorts of beautiful women, he Liu Zhong Tian can absorb them into his harem and indulge in a women¡¯s warmth and fragrance .

 Chapter 51

    Even though Liu Zhong Tian thought like this in his heart, his head was still full of worry. He is the Great Han Third Duke who almost became the Great Han Divine Son, a mighty figure. However now, the Emperor has actually granted him a marriage to an ugly woman. Who knows how many people will be mocking at him. This is after all marrying a Royal Concubine, not just any other concubine.

    "Put down the box and rest, the Royal Concubine will definitely wear it!" Liu Zhong Tian waved his hand and helplessly pinched his forehead. He feels that it is so troublesome that it could take his life.

    The soldiers put down the boxes and retreated. Wei Qiqi has long erupted. She speedily jumped up and walked to the front of the boxes. She viciously raised her legs and wanted to step on the boxes. Liu Zhong Tian quickly pulled her and stopped her.

    "Are you crazy, these are boxes gifted by the Emperor. Destroying it will invite death!"

    "I am not wearing, not wearing!"

    "Where are there women who marry without wearing wedding clothes?"

    "I do not want to marry at all, I will not wear these clothes! What nonsense is this, just like singing in an opera!"

    "You have to wear!" Liu Zhong Tian pulled Qiqi¡¯s arms and opened the box, carrying out a red color wedding clothes and throwing it to Qiqi.

    "Use your brain, if Wu Zhongyi doesn¡¯t see this wedding clothes, he will definitely report me! If you anger me, I will chop off your head!"

    "All you know is chopping head!" Qiqi shrugged off Liu Zhong Tian and with helpless eyes, looked at the wedding clothes. Does she really have to wear it? Who knows how ugly she would be after wearing it. She is originally ugly to the extreme, now it is adding flowers on the cotton. [TL: Chinese idiom of adding oil to the fire]

    Wei Qiqi looked to the left and to the right and threw the clothes to one side. Her eyes turned to the phoenix headdress in the box that is shining with golden light. This is really a good item, a treasured antique ah. Engraved on it are all top-tier pearls and agate. In front of the phoenix headdress is a row of dazzling jewelry. So a Royal Concubine can be so majestic. If it was the Empress, much less need to be said.

    "Wa! So pretty!" Qiqi set the phoenix headdress up. She happily lifted it up. "Good good, I will wear, I will wear!"

    Liu Zhong Tian looked at Wei Qiqi who is happily jumping and his head instantly became more painful. Emperor-brother¡¯s p this time around is vicious enough. Wei Qiqi doesn¡¯t know what being a Royal Concubine represents and treated this wedding as a child¡¯s y. Could it be all because of this phoenix headdress?

    "However, my Duke!" Qiqi put down the headdress, and walked to the front of Liu Zhong Tian. "Let us draft an agreement?"

    "Agreement?"

    "Correct, I agree to marry you, but it is not willingly. Hence between us, we muste up with an agreement to restrict both of us. It must be an agreement that is legally binding that will allow us to not interfere with each other¡¯s personal lives!"

    "Personal life?" Liu Zhong Tian frowned. Wei Qiqi marrying him would make her his Royal Concubine, yet she is still thinking about her personal life?

    "Correct!" Qiqi took her bag and took out a small book and pen. "Let us draft an agreement!"

    Liu Zhong Tian took over that exquisite booklet and fountain pen and looked at it strangely. Where did this Qiqi get all these weird stuff from.

    "Return to me!" Qiqi pounced forward.

    Liu Zhong Tian was extremely agile. He easily evaded her and sat on the front of the bookshelf. He put down the booklet and the pen.

    "Speak, why are you so weird. Where did all these little thingse from. I asked you in the desert and you didn¡¯t say. Now speak! Don¡¯t tell me that you are a witch, be careful I order someone to spank your b.u.t.tocks."

    Wei Qiqi frowned. "Then I will speak. You are not allowed to treat me as a joke! And not to hit my b.u.t.tock!"

    Liu Zhong Tian nodded and prepared his ears to listen.

    Wei Qiqi grabbed her hair. If she says that she came from the future, will Liu Zhong Tian believe?

    "I tell you, Ie from a distant future, not belonging to your dynasty! It is a generation after your next generation, a very far away future, even you has turned to dust."

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    Hi everyone! Please check out the Come for a chat, ask questions, or just have fun~Qiqi moved to the front of Liu Zhong Tian and looked at his expression. She then continued, "In that ce, there¡¯s no longer the Great Han dynasty, only modern society, aerones, trains, ferry boats, sedans, and that luxurious car of mine. I am the Wei Group¡¯s female sessor Wei Qiqi. I have no idea how I came into this unlucky ce and still have to be your Royal Concubine......"Liu Zhong Tian grabbed Qiqi and pulled her in front of his eyes. He is so angry that he almost turned crazy. "You¡¯re a crazy woman, looks like I have to find professionals to teach you!""You don¡¯t believe me?" Qiqi wasted her breath. She knew that Liu Zhong Tian would not believe her. b.a.s.t.a.r.d Duke, yet still ask her to say, treating her as a fool?"I believe, I believe I am going to marry a crazy and ugly woman as my Royal Concubine soon!""Irritating!" Qiqi took back the pen and booklet and furiously kept them in the bag. "We, shall now we draft an agreement. Don¡¯t need to use mine, use yours, I will grind the ink!"

    "What do you want to write?""I will say and you write!""This is ridiculous, okay!" Liu Zhong Tian opened up a bamboo scroll.<>< 24.=""><>Qiqi stood at Third Duke¡¯s side and started grinding the ink, her hands moving while she spoke. "Firstly after marriage, I am still General Qi, I want to go to the battlefield!""That won¡¯t do!" Liu Zhong Tian said coldly. As his concubine, how can she go into the battlefield! A man protecting a woman is the principle of heaven and earth. How can he let a woman charge into battlefield?"Then I am not going to marry, you can kill me now!""Wei Qiqi!" Liu Zhong Tian is somewhat furious. "Under the skies of the Great Han, how can I let a woman charge into battlefield!""The Emperor has already silently agreed to this female general and even granted a marriage to you. This exins that nothing is impossible!""You are using the Emperor to pressure me!""Of course, aren¡¯t you using the Emperor to pressure me as well? t.i.t for tat!" Qiqi said without showing weakness."Let me consider a while more!""There is no need to consider, we are getting married tomorrow. If you don¡¯t write then I am not going to wear this broken dress!">> >> Wei Qiqi said in a resolute tone. Liu Zhong Tian really wish to grab her over and give her a good beating. She actually dares to threaten him. If he let her be the Royal Concubine, wouldn¡¯t she be even more arrogant. However, the marriage matter is already on the doorstep [TL note: in chinese it is in front of the eyebrows, tranted to that]. Then he should just let her, afterall this battle with the Xiongnu is almost fighting finished."Fine, as long as I am on the battlefield, you can go to the battlefield too!" Liu Zhong Tian finally acquiesced and started writing the first line on the bamboo scroll.Wei Qiqi began her second line in a lively manner. "Marriage is alright, but we cannot stay together and cannot do that thing between husband and wife!"Liu Zhong Tian pped the pen down. "Then what use is there in marrying you? Are you making fun of this Duke?""I didn¡¯t think of marrying to you."Qiqi slumped down on the floor beside Liu Zhong Tian. "I am only seventeen years old, I don¡¯t wish to have that thing happening with a man. Pregnancy, giving birth to kids, being an old woman, I am scared! I don¡¯t want to get married, I want to go home, I want to find Grandpa!" <>>>> > Liu Zhong Tian immediately covered Qiqi¡¯s mouth. "What rubbish are you talking? You are heard by the men outside the big tent. You, you this woman...... okay, I promise you, so ugly, who will like you to do this with you......""Really!" Qiqi happily stood up. Looks like using the method of dealing with Grandpa to deal with this Duke is equally effective. Anyway, no matter what method, it¡¯s fine as long as the goal is achieved. She cannot really give herself to this ancient times Duke right? Additional Links:

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    Liu Zhong Tian picked up the pen and thought for a while, yet he didn¡¯t put down the pen. "You really don¡¯t like this Duke?"Qiqi moved to the front of Liu Zhong Tian and faced his face. She looked to the left and the right. "Duke...... looks quite handsome, but unfortunately you are not my type of guy!""The type of guy you like?" Liu Zhong Tian looked at Qiqi with suspicion. This woman is really bold, to actually dare to say such stuff in front of a man. She is reckless yet gaining a person¡¯s respect. He is not the type of guy that she likes, what type of guys does she like? Thinking about this, Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s heart felt a kind of inexplicable unsettlement. "En! Those new generation of man, cool and tall, healthy and suave. When girls see them they will scream, when guys see them they will want to jump of the building!"Qiqi imagined, he may wear a pair of ripped jeans with handszily stuffed in the pockets. A tight-fitting t-shirt outlining the perfect muscr body. He gently caressed his hair, instantly causing people¡¯s eyes to brighten up and fall for him.

    "What are you saying? Scream? Jumping off the building?" Liu Zhong Tian patted her brain. Qiqi immediately recovered her senses andughed embarra.s.singly. "Even if I say you will not understand. Anyway you are not the kind of guy that I like, you are more like a big uncle!""Uncle?"<>< 24.=""><>"Correct, that is already not bad, I still haven¡¯t say that you are like my Grandpa......" Qiqi softly mumbled. "Do I look so old?" Liu Zhong Tian touched his own face and became somewhat ill-confident. However when he saw that Qiqi was giggling, he knows that this woman is making fun of people again. "Are there any more requests?" Liu Zhong Tian is somewhat displeased. Why is the dashing and suave Third Duke in the eyes of an ugly woman so ordinary, this made him disappointed. "Of course there are, that is I don¡¯t like to wear those women¡¯s dresses that are long and heavy, you cannot restrict my clothing!""There is no need to write this one, I am not interested, you can wear whatever you want!""That¡¯s great, I don¡¯t have anymore." Qiqi happily turned one round, and thenid down on Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s front of his knees, and raised her head to look at Liu Zhong Tian. "Is it very thrilling to be a Royal Concubine? Before I go back home, I will have fun being a Royal Concubine!""Having fun? I still have requests!" Liu Zhong Tianughed lightly. "That is right, you speak, if not it is not fair for you!" Qiqi sat down, and prepared her ears to listen. "I only have one request." Liu Zhong Tian lightly wrote on the bamboo scroll, and then read it out slowly. <>"Contributing to unity, men may reborn, looking through the nightpanion, house apanying the ruler!"Wei Qiqi listened till she went into the clouds and into the fog [TL: meaning she cannot understand]. She grabbed over the bamboo scroll and read. Is this 4 sentences rted to herself? She then threw it to Liu Zhong Tian, and stood up without bothering about it. "Agreed! Sign!"The two people wrote their own names on the bamboo scroll. Liu Zhong Tian satisfiedly rolled up the scroll and carefully kept it. Wei Qiqi felt as if she resolved a huge heart problem. Shefortably fell on the floor mat, her head is full of scenes of going back. Maybe tomorrow when the wedding is held, a bolt of lightning or a thunder will suddenly happen, Wei Qiqi will then sit on the Doraemon time traveling machine and return home. That is really possible, Qiqi sat up fiercely. "Quick go and sleep, tomorrow you still have to rise up early and proceed with the wedding rites!""After I be a Royal Concubine, will I sleep morefortably?" Qiqi touched her waist, the d.a.m.ned floor mat is too tough to sleep on. "Of course!" Liu Zhong Tian walked to the behind of the screen cover. "Come to my bed and rest!"<>"That is not bad, what about you, where are you going?""Me? Of course on the bed!"Additional Links:

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    Chapter 54

    Liu Zhong Tianughed heartily . He knows what Wei Qiqi is thinking on the inside . However this may very well pose a problem . If they be married tomorrow and stays together, he as a man, being with his legal concubine even if she is ugly, may very well be unable to control himself . He really have to find a solution to this problem .

    ¡°Hmph! I will sleep on the floor!¡± Qiqi flipped over and was so angry that she did not make any sound .

    Liu Zhong Tian couldn¡¯t sleep at all . He thought of the Emperor-brother in the pceughing maniacally and his heart became full of fury . Even though Wei Qiqi is very cute and he doesn¡¯t hate this woman, this involves a matter of pride . This made him extremely ufortable . Wait till he has beaten back the Xiongnu and return to the pce assembly, he will face even more problems .

    He remembers when Emperor-father passed away, two strange wills appeared . One was to pass the throne to Emperor-brother while the other is to pass the throne to Third Prince Liu Zhong Tian . The royal court instantly has arguments on all sides, which one of the will is the real one? Those who protect Third Prince Liu Zhong Tian has voices that fluctuate up and down, the two brothers almost started to fight it out . It is still a mystery as to who faked the will .

    As the tradition, it is logical for the Crown Prince to seed the throne . However due to the two wills, there inevitably will arise some bloodstorm . Among the two brothers, there must be one who will fall down in the pce .

    Liu Zhong Tian backed out from the struggle for the throne and hid the other will . However it is this will that made Emperor-brother unable to sleep or eat well . After session of the throne, the Great Han Divine Son held that will and has doubts in his heart . Facing the Third Brother Liu Zhong Tian who has military des under his belt, his inner heart is full of contradictions . On ount of brotherly feelings, and the royal court¡¯s power backing him up, this made the Emperor unable to use vicious means on Liu Zhong Tian .

    From then on, the Great Han Divine Son went against Liu Zhong Tian in every area and made things difficult for him on purpose . He even made the woman that Liu Zhong Tian likes, Hanyu, to enter the pce and be a concubine . This is to kill off his spirit .

    On the day of appointment of Hanyu, Liu Zhong Tian can no longer bear it, and entered the pce in an aggressive stance . The two brothers faced each other¡¯s angry gaze . The Great Han Divine Son spoke out the intentions in his heart . As the Emperor and the elder brother, the Great Han Divine Son will not kill this Third Brother . However whenever he hears those officials speaking out in protection, the Great Han Divine Son will be extremely furious . Now that he has snatched away Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s woman, this made the Great Han Divine Son¡¯s haert much morefortable . The rice has already been cooked, Hanyu has already be the Great Han Divine Son¡¯s woman .

    Guifei Concubine, who wanted to marry Liu Zhong Tian with her whole heart, washed her face with tears . Liu Zhong Tian painfully cut the threads of feelings, and left the Great Han pce . However things are not so simple . Hanyu is smitten with Liu Zhong Tian and she found all sorts of chances to summon Liu Zhong Tian . This put Liu Zhong Tian in a difficult position, hence he could only ask for permission to leave the Great Han and to encircle the Xiongnu .

    Liu Zhong Tian thought of all these past matters and his heart became turbulent . He looked at Wei Qiqi who is fast asleep at a far corner . Liu Zhong Tian walked up and gazed at the yellow marks on her face . His heart bitterlyughed . In the fight for the throne, Liu Zhong Tian lost too many things, yet he only gained a legendary ugly woman .

    Wei Qiqi flipped her body . The messy hairtched onto her face . Her lips mumbled ¡°Liu Zhong Tian, don¡¯te over, you this lecherous wolf¡­¡­ . toad¡­¡­¡±

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    Lecherous wolf? Toad? Liu Zhong Tian doesn¡¯t know whether tough or cry . How can this ugly woman act so high and mighty . Her attitude is just like a holy princess that cannot be defiled, guarding her own ground, extremely arrogant .

    However in reality, Wei Qiqi is just a wandering ugly woman that is picked up on the battlefield . Just based on that little cleverness of hers, she became a fake-phoenix General Qi . [TL note: fake-phoenix is a direct trantion . It probably means that she is not a legitimate general] Now, she has entered the heavens in one step, bing his Royal Concubine . However this on the contrary is humiliating for her .

    Liu Zhong Tian lightly peeled away the hair strands on Qiqi¡¯s face . He thought in his heart, if her face doesn¡¯t have those yellow lines, will she be a beautiful woman? The Wei Qiqi in her dreams suddenly waved her fists and hit Liu Zhong Tian . ¡°Bastard, Duke who goes back on his words¡­¡­¡±

    Duke who goes back on his words? Liu Zhong Tian furiously stood up . So in this ugly woman¡¯s heart, his own image is so bad . He angrily went back to his own bed and couldn¡¯t enter sleep for a long period of time .

 Chapter 55

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    Chapter 55 - Your Royal Concubine this is my greeting!

    Wei Qiqi kept dreaming, she dreamt of that irritating Liu Zhong Tian. Thereafter she dreamt of her Grandpa. Grandpa is still the same manner, indulging in her and agreeing to whatever her requests were. Wei Qiqi confided in Grandpa about the tough life in the Great Han and the humiliation that she has suffered. Grandpaforted her and coaxed this precious little granddaughter of his. This made Wei Qiqi feel extremely beautiful. [TL: the author wrote this, a bit out of context I suppose] Sheughed non stop in the dream.

    In the end there is someone who is that irritating, disturbing her dream, making her upset.

    Liu Zhong Tian called Wei Qiqi quite a few times, but Qiqi was unwilling to get up and even buried her head in the nket. She continued to sleep and snore loudly. Since when is there such a woman? Liu Zhong Tian became somewhat furious. He lifted her up out of the nest of nket.

    Qiqi opened her sleepy eyes and saw Liu Zhong Tian in front. She was extremely disappointed. Why is she still in the Great Han? She shouted furiously.

    "Not getting up, not getting up, rotten egg, screw off!"

    "What a barbaric woman, quickly get up and prepare!"

    "Oh! Getting married?" Qiqi opened her eyes wide and thought carefully for a moment. Oh right, today she has to get married with that irritating Duke! So, what happened just now was all a dream. Wei Qiqi depressingly looked at Liu Zhong Tian. The day when she can open her eyes and not look at this fe would be great.

    "Tidy up yourself, look at the you now!"

    "If I don¡¯t look good, you can don¡¯t marry!"

    Qiqi purposely messed up her hair like a crazy b.i.t.c.h. She then smiled sheepishly at Liu Zhong Tian and did a deep bow. "Duke, your Royal Concubine pays her respect!"

    "Wei Qiqi!" Liu Zhong Tian doesn¡¯t know how to talk to this woman, hence he can only angrily wave his sleeve and leave.

    Wei Qiqi is forced to wear the red wedding clothes and the elegant phoenix headdress. She lifted the long skirt and sighed. Aren¡¯t the ancient people torturing themselves? They wear so much, and it is so hot. Qiqi irritatedly put the pearls on her head down, and walked slowly out of the screen cover.

    Liu Zhong Tian was instantly stupefied. No matter what he find it hard to believe that the woman underneath the headdress is ugly. Her posture is so elegant, a pair of delicate hands holding on to the skirt. This made people involuntarily have pity in their hearts, seeing and sorrowing.

    Liu Zhong Tian was admiring his future Royal Concubine when Wei Qiqi¡¯s legs identally stepped on the dress. She staggered forward, Liu Zhong Tian held onto her.

    "Oh! Oh my G.o.d, this unlucky dress!" Qiqi stabilized her body, and pulled apart the pearl chains covering her face, revealing the face filled with yellow lines. Liu Zhong Tian instantly became somewhat disappointed. Why is she not a normal woman. She doesn¡¯t need to be beautiful, even if that is the case Liu Zhong Tian will be satisfied. However, she has to be so ugly, this made his love unable to stir up any pa.s.sion.

    Wu Zhongyi pped his hands at one side. "The Royal Concubine can really cause countries and cities to fall. The Emperor really has eyes that can decipher true gold, letting the Third Duke fulfill his wish."

    Not waiting for Liu Zhong Tian to explode, Qiqi angrily s.n.a.t.c.hed down the headdress on her head and walked up front. She grabbed ahold of Wu Zhongyi¡¯s cor and stared at that pair of big eyes.

    "Don¡¯t forget what I said, I have loads of time to fix you!"

    "Fix? Fix me......you......you dare!" Wu Zhongyi retreated one step, and was scared till he started shivering.

    I don¡¯t dare? This fe still dares to be arrogant! Qiqi forcefully lifted her skirt, and sent one flying kick. If it is not because of Wu Zhongyi running fast and her skirt being too long, this kick would havended on him. She not being able to kick sessfully made her even more angry.

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    "You still dare to hide, Wu Zhongyi,e over here, let thisdy kick you!"

    "Duke......Duke! Help me!" Wu Zhongyi speedily ran to the back of Liu Zhong Tian and pleadingly grabbed onto Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s sleeves. He is really afraid of this crazy ugly Royal Concubine.

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    Liu Zhong Tian grabbed Qiqi¡¯s hands, took the headdress and put it on Qiqi¡¯s head. He looked at her strangely. When had someone take down her headdress and hit people during marriage.

    "You will be this Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine and cannot be so rough. When you are back at the manor, I will let Yun-er teach you properly!"

    "Who is Yun-er?" Qiqi looked at Liu Zhong Tian through the pearl chains. She thought that she was very smart and believed she managed to guess it right this time. Could Yun-er be Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s beloved woman? When she is back at Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s manor, she must exin properly to that woman. It is such a heartbreaking thing for people who are in love to be unable to be together.

    Qiqi suddenly held Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s hands and said softly. "Do not be upset, I will fulfill your wish!"

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s voice was light and elegant, warm and full of softness. This caused Liu Zhong Tian to be momentarily stunned. That melodious voice full of concern caused Liu Zhong Tian to have a realisation. He held her hand tightly.

    "Maybe I shouldn¡¯t be upset, it is destined that my Royal Concubine is you!"

    "Don¡¯t just say good stuff, those are all false, we have an agreement!"

    "That agreement......" Liu Zhong Tianughed lightly. That agreement is not as simple as Wei Qiqi thinks it is. Maybe everything would start from that agreement.

    "Even though the marriage this time is false, however, Qiqi hopes to wear a wedding gown!"

    "Wedding gown?"

    "Aye, even if I say it you won¡¯t understand. We are not people of the same lifetime. Quick do the salutations. This broken clothes is so tiring!"

    Liu Zhong Tian is simply tortured by Wei Qiqi till he submits. This woman knows nothing about any kind of propriety and salutations. He has to teach her on one side andplete the wedding on the other side. When the wedding is finally over, Liu Zhong Tian felt released.

    After finishing the so-called simple wedding, Wei Qiqi took down her troublesome clothing and put on her own jeans and t-shirt. She heard the cheering outside of the tent and knew the wedding have food and wine for the three armies. What is there to celebrate, it is not that it is real. Qiqi felt that these people have nothing better to do.

    However...... Qiqi started giggling. Liu Zhong Tian married such an ugly woman like her. Probably a whole bunch of people areughing to death.

    Qiqi touched her face. Why aren¡¯t these yellow lines disappearing? Qiqi sighed.

    She was originally a Xuan De Girls High beauty, with sharp features. Outside of Xuan De Girls High are all her admirers, yet no one dares toe close to her, and only look from afar. Now......

    Qiqi sighed. Her first kiss was given to the ancient times Duke, and she has to cooperate with him to act out a fake wedding? Fate is really making fun of people, just one d.a.m.ned time traveling, and Wei Qiqi is reduced to this state.

    Wei Qiqi hid in the big tent and didn¡¯t dare to go out. She is afraid those soldiers will down her with strong wine again, making her unable to speak. In the end causing her to end up like this. Furthermore, she definitely cannot be drunk. Although she is very ugly, afterall she is a woman. If she is drunk...... that Third Duke won¡¯t have any ulterior motives?

    A few soldiers entered the big tent and carried the drunk Liu Zhong Tian. One look and she knew he drank a lot. Qiqi hurriedly hid herself and looked from afar, as if Liu Zhong Tian has no rtion with her whatsoever.

 Chapter 57

    Chapter 57 - The night of consummation

    Those soldiers settled the Duke down and looked at Wei Qiqi withughingly. They pushed each other while exiting. One look and she knew what they were thinking about. Consummation? The good thing is that this is the Duke¡¯s wedding, no one dares to cause trouble.

    Those irritating military men. Ever since they knew that General Qi is a woman, she always felt they were mocking her behind her back. Wait till there is a chance, Wei Qiqi wants to settle them one by one.

    "Qiqi, Qiqi!" Liu Zhong Tian shouted Wei Qiqi¡¯s name in a blurred state. Wei Qiqi got scared till she shivered. She carefully tiptoed and raised her head to look, realizing that Liu Zhong Tian was lying on the bed, not moving at all. It seems that he got drunk till he lost consciousness.

    He drank too much! This is great! Qiqi smugly walked to the front of Liu Zhong Tian, put both of her hands behind and insulted him. "Haha, strong wine, I thought that it is only me who will fall when drinking, looks like you, Liu Zhong Tian, is not someone big either!"

    "Who told you I am drunk, little fe?" Liu Zhong Tian suddenly opened his eyes, a face full of teasing. He pulled Qiqi to his front.

    "You, then what are you doing?" Qiqi pointed to the outside of the tent then looked at Liu Zhong Tian. Could it be that he was pretending to be drunk?

    "What are you bbering? Come, help this Duke take off his clothes!" Liu Zhong Tian pulled Wei Qiqi¡¯s hands and put it on his own chest. "You are already this Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine, spend the night with this Duke!"

    "Liu Zhong Tian, didn¡¯t we agree? We cannot......" Before Qiqi could say finish, Liu Zhong Tian already grabbed her thin waist and used his hands to cover her mouth.

    "Lower your voice, I deliberately pretended to be drunk. Wu Zhongyi this sly fellow, he identally leaked out that the Emperor wants him to see a certain thing!"

    "What thing?" Qiqi looked at Liu Zhong Tian strangely. What does the Emperor want to see?

    Liu Zhong Tian mysteriouslyughed lightly. He lovingly held onto Qiqi¡¯s thin hands. "Virginity. He wants to see red!"

    Qiqi instantly blushed red and used her hands to push Liu Zhong Tian away. Her whole heart is in a mess. Looking at his evil smile, her heart started to be nervous. He wouldn¡¯t want to because of the Emperor wanting to see her chast.i.ty gone...... he wouldn¡¯t do any dirty things to her would he? At the desert, Liu Zhong Tian nearly did something over the line. Now Wei Qiqi has to guard against him no matter what.

    "Lets see if your head is more important, or......" Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s gazended on Qiqi¡¯s chest, and teasingly extended his arms over.

    "Hey! What are you doing?"

    Wei Qiqi frantically stepped back. She wants to return to her own world clean. How can she, because of this, ruin her own reputation?

    "No, this cannot work! Duke, we have an agreement beforehand! You cannot eat your words!" Qiqi avoided Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s gaze. She is really scared. If he pounces forward, and forcefully want her. She has experienced the Duke¡¯s strength, if he really goes on tough, she will be at a disadvantage.

    "Then you say what should we do? Why not chop off your head, and put it into the box and present it to the Emperor......"

    "Don¡¯t chop off Qiqi¡¯s head!" Wei Qiqi touched her neck, her expression extremely awful.

    "Then why not we...... this Duke will be very gentle......"

    Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s eyes stared at Qiqi¡¯s red lips, his head slowly moving forward.

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    "Hey, hey! If you dare to fool around, I will...castrate you!"

    Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t know what to say in order to scare Liu Zhong Tian so she blurted out this sentence. Even she herself felt her face go red.

    "What did you say?" Liu Zhong Tian didn¡¯t think that Qiqi would actually say such preposterous words. This is simply going against the culture. His anger instantly burst through the sky. Is this woman crazy? He is the Third Duke! How can such ugly wordse out from a woman¡¯s mouth? This is simply not right.

    "I-I am speaking the truth!" Qiqi stuttered.

    "Are you threatening this Duke?"

    Liu Zhong Tian suddenly sat up and angrily looked at Wei Qiqi. This ugly woman, seems like in her eyes, there is nothing that can make her afraid, including tonight.

    "Don¡¯t touch me!" Qiqi quickly jumped away. She alertly looked at Third Duke Liu Zhong Tian. As long as he dares toe over, Wei Qiqi will definitely resist.

    "Haha..." Liu Zhong Tian shrugged his clothes andughed loudly with a face full of mania.

    "What are youughing at?" Qiqi retreated a step, her heart felt somewhat ill-confident.

    "Such an ugly woman, how will this Duke be interested? Look at this face of yours! As long as one is a man, he will be disgusted. Don¡¯t tell me that you really are pinning your hopes on this Duke wanting you?"

    Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s tall figure stood in front of Qiqi. He coldly pinched Qiqi¡¯s chin and sized up her ugly face. Next, his eyes shifted to Qiqi¡¯s chest. This scared Qiqi till she covered her front chest.

    "What are you looking at? Hey, didn¡¯t you say that you are not interested in me!"

    "I am looking to see which part of you is still a woman!"

    After speaking finish this sentence, Liu Zhong Tian startedughing loudly. He walked in big steps to the tent¡¯s wall and grabbed the sword by the wall. He then violently pulled the sword from the sheath. The de is sharp and clear, reflecting Liu Zhong Tian¡¯s cold face, looking extremely awe-inspiring.

    Wei Qiqi got scared and retreated a few steps. The Third Duke will not be so irritated and furious to kill her with one strike, will he? This d.a.m.ned rotten Duke, didn¡¯t they agree? The agreement is even signed, how can he use force on a girl to submit? Qiqi alertly hid at one corner and tightened her fist. She is prepared to battle to the death.

    Maybe the Wei Group¡¯s female sessor glory wille to an end by dying under the barbaric Duke¡¯s sword. If not, she must submit to his s.e.xual a.s.sault. No matter which ending it is, Wei Qiqi is not willing to go down either one. Her life is in the modern society, not in the Great Han.

    "Liu Zhong Tian, you cannot deal with an unarmed woman, this is unfair!"

    "Does this Duke need a sword to deal with you?"

    Liu Zhong Tian nced at Qiqi contemptuously. He walked to the front of the bed and looked at the white silkying nicely on the bed. The corner of his lips moved. He raised the sword and quickly cut his finger. Fresh blood instantly poured out and dripped onto the silk. It is bright red and piercing to the eye, just like a woman¡¯s bloodstain......

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    bbergasted, Wei Qiqi stared. She originally thought that the Duke would force her. She didn¡¯t think that it was because... Looks like she had misunderstood Liu Zhongtian. Could he really be a gentleman?

    Wei Qiqi walked in a fl.u.s.tered way towards Liu Zhongtian. She nervously caught his hand and said apologetically, "Duke! This... why do you have to harm yourself?"

    "If I don¡¯t do it this week, will you be willing?"

    Liu Zhongtian looked at her coldly. If he didn¡¯t promise her earlier, he could have embraced her in his arms and continued with what he didn¡¯tplete in the desert. When he thought about her smooth skin and soft lips, he became even more frustrated. Why was this ugly woman so seductive?

    Qiqi shyly lowered her head. She was apprehensive. Maybe this was a good idea. However that hand... Liu Zhongtian retracted his hand and returned his sword to its original position and coldly said.

    "Come to this Duke¡¯s bed to sleep. Before Wu Zhongyi leaves, we have to act like it is real!"

    "Then... what about you?"

    "Of course I will sleep on the bed as well. The thing that you have to do is very simple. Once you have served me and I sleep, you will be safe!"

    "Serve?"

    "Yes, rubbing the legs and shoulders. As long as it is a method it can be done. Of course if you want it to be faster then we should..."

    "Rub the legs!" Wei Qiqi knew what he was going to say. She hurriedly continued and prevented Liu Zhongtian from saying something that would cause her ears to turn red.

    Liu Zhongtian smiled lightly. He grabbed the silk that was soaked with blood and threw it to the side of the bed. He removed his outer clothing andid down naked on the bed. His eyes teased Wei Qiqi.

    "Are youing here yourself or do you want this Duke to carry you over!"

    Wei Qiqi pouted and walked in small steps. She sat by the bed and raised her fists to start ma.s.saging his legs. She thought in her heart, "When will Wu Zhongyi leave this ce? It would be best to think of some n to get him to leave quickly and never appear in front of the Great Han army camp anymore. This fe is really despicable. He actually wanted to see the bloodstains." When she thought until here, her face flushed red again.

    "What are you thinking that even your face is red?" Liu Zhongtian suddenly opened his mouth.

    "I¡¯m not thinking of anything..."

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s face became redder. She lowered her head, but the face full of yellow scars was unable to hide her embarra.s.sment. Liu Zhongtian avoided Qiqi¡¯s eyes. That shyness in her eyes nearly shook his soul. How could this ugly woman have such a pretty pair of eyes? This stirred some ripples in his originally calm heart.

    Liu Zhongtian forced himself to shut his eyes and no longer look at Wei Qiqi. He started snoring. Wei Qiqi¡¯s fists that were ma.s.saging him began to lighten as well. Seeing that Liu Zhongtian had slept, she stood up slowly. She thought in her heart, "To sleep on Third Duke¡¯s bed is a beautiful thought, but it is too dangerous for a man and woman to be alone."

    Wei Qiqi stealthily went to the outside of the screen cover. She must not wake this guy up, if she does, she wouldn¡¯t be able to flee.

    "Where are you going?" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s big hand grabbed onto her arms and forcefully pulled her back, "Get in the bed! If someone discovers that you are sleeping on the floor, I would have cut my finger for nothing. At that time I will really use your bloodstains as an answer!"

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s words scared Wei Qiqi. She speedily climbed onto the bed and slept inside. She closed her eyes tightly, not even daring to breath out.

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    Liu Zhongtian flipped his body around and hugged her before speaking softly into Qiqi¡¯s ear, "Rx. I¡¯m the Great Han¡¯s Duke, not the lecherous wolf that you think I am. I¡¯ll adhere to my promise so just sleep!"

    "Really?"

    "Of course!"

    Wei Qiqi felt that Liu Zhongtian¡¯s voice had a maizing effect which made her drowsy and she slowly let her guard down. Her breathing stabilized and her hands fell naturally onto the bed. Soon, she began sleeping soundly.

    Liu Zhongtian maintained this posture. After a long time, he exhaled a breath. He felt as if he was struck by magic with those many fantasies of this woman in his arms. Involuntarily, he could smell the fragrance in her hair. At this moment, Liu Zhongtian was somewhat regretful. Why did he listen to the words of a 17 year old girl and made things difficult for himself? He couldn¡¯t hold his emotions back and hugged Wei Qiqi even tighter.

    Qiqi flipped her body and buried her head into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace. Instantly, her body began to snug tightly to him. The soft and fragrant body caused Liu Zhongtian¡¯s blood to boil, and an irritating desire swiftly followed. He obviously felt that he had married an unnecessary trouble for could neither do anything to her nor throw her away.

    Liu Zhongtian pushed Qiqi away from his embrace. He sat up irritated. It seemed he would not have a good sleep tonight. The woman beside him wasn¡¯t a beauty, so where did his troublese from?

    Wei Qiqi slept soundly. Shezily stretched her waist, and from inside the tent, she could vaguely hear someone speaking outside tent. She immediately got up. She then realized that she had slept on the Duke¡¯s bed yesterday night. Nervously, she looked at her body. The clothes on her were still there. It looked like the Duke kept the promise and it was she who had belittled him.

    "Royal Concubine? Have you gotten up?" Wu Zhongyi asked in a soft voice from outside the tent.

    "Supervisor Wu is up early!" Third Duke¡¯s voice coldly rang.

    "Not early at all. It¡¯s the Duke¡¯s wedding. Hence you woke upte!"

    Wei Qiqi then realized that Wu Zhongyi hade to the tent so early in the morning to see the bloodstains. She began to nervously look for that silk cloth and discovered that Third Duke had already arranged for the white cloth with bloodstains on the bed. Qiqi¡¯s cheeks instantly flushed red. She hurriedly jumped from the bed and arranged her jeans and T-shirt before walking out of the screen cover.

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi once and helplessly shook his head. She acted really well. Her cheeks were flushed red, causing others to link the two matter together. Even if someone were to say it was fake, no one would believe it.

    Liu Zhongtian continued lowering his head to look at the scroll and he didn¡¯t put Wu Zhongyi in his eyes. He knew that as long as that despicable fe had seen the fake bloodstains, he would naturally leave in satisfaction.

    "Royal Concubine is awake!" Wu Zhongyi bowed respectfully. He then gave a look at the soldier behind him and ordered, "Go, help the Royal Concubine to arrange the bed!"

    "Yes!" The soldier responded and lowered his head. He walked past Qiqi and went behind the screen cover.

    Wei Qiqi furiously walked to the front of Wu Zhongyi and stared at him before running off angrily.

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    The soldier lowered his head and walked out. Immediately, Wu Zhongyi went forward, exchanged words with the soldier and nodded satisfiedly whileughing loudly. He used an extremely condescending gaze to look at Liu Zhongtian. There was actually bloodstains. This was out of expectations.

    "Duke seems to be rather tired. You must be too tired from yesterday and didn¡¯t rest well. I shan¡¯t continue disturbing!"

    Wu Zhongyi carefully observed Liu Zhongtian. His heart involuntarily felt some pride. The Liu Zhongtian who was high up in the sky was only so. No matter pretty or ugly, he didn¡¯t reject them. He deserved it for marrying this ugly woman as his wife. This caused Wu Zhongyi¡¯s pent up frustration to disappear.

    Liu Zhongtian continued looking at the scroll. His eyes didn¡¯t even lift up, basically disregarding Wu Zhongyi¡¯s existence. Wu Zhongyi was no able to see Liu Zhongtian¡¯s depressed expression and could only leave the big tent.

    Liu Zhongtian furiously stood up after Wu Zhongyi left. His Emperor-brother could actually think up such a thing. Today, it was the despicable Wu Zhongyiughing at him who knows how many rtives in Great Han would be pointing fingers at him in the future.

    Wei Qiqi was a mysterious woman who caused him to love and hate her. Maybe this was fate¡¯s arrangement, for him to marry an ugly royal concubine?

    Liu Zhongtian was thinking about Wei Qiqi when she suddenly ran into the tent and extended her hands towards him.

    "Duke, give me some silver!"

    "Silver?"

    "Yes, I want some!"

    "What do you want the silver for?"

    "I have use for it!"

    Wei Qiqi walked up bashfully towards Liu Zhongtian¡¯s side and grabbed his arms, shaking it while pleading him.

    "Duke, spare me some big taels of silver!"

    "Big tael of silver?" Liu Zhongtian nearlyughed. What big tael of silver? That is not surprising, afterall, a woman like Qiqi who had never seen the world could probably only see small taels of silver.

    Liu Zhongtian couldn¡¯t stand Qiqi pleading him, hence he helplessly took out two taels of silver. He just extended his hands when Qiqi quickly grabbed it and yed with it. Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi suspiciously. She couldn¡¯t be a materialistic woman right? In the army camp, as Liu Zhongtian¡¯s concubine, she could have whatever she wanted. What would she need silver for?

    Wei Qiqi kept the silver and excitedly tiptoed to kiss Liu Zhongtian¡¯s cheeks, "Thank you Uncle Liu!" After speaking, she ran out quickly.

    Liu Zhongtian was somewhat dazed after her kiss. He sat at the desk and used his hands to touch his own face. He startedughing. Thank you Uncle Liu? Was he that old?

    Wei Qiqi this woman was really bold and unreserved. She actually dared to kiss him in broad daylight. This caused him to be caught unprepared. However Liu Zhongtian was still happy. Wei Qiqi was really very special and she was so bold that she was cute.

    Wei Qiqi took the silver and walked out of the tent. She roamed around the tent, looking for someone. Someone that she hated extremely. If she didn¡¯t take care of this guy, she would find it hard to ept it.

    The soldiers in the camp were still used to calling her General Qi. Qiqi obviously liked this manner of address. As for whatever concubine, it was fine if they didn¡¯t call her that. It sounded extremely off, as if it had nothing to do with her.

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    Wei Qiqi was feeling smug on the inside. Looks like whoever she was thinking of hade. Wu Zhongyi came with a soldier. Immediately, Qiqi went forward to receive him. She pretended to be busy with something, shifting to the left and right. This action of hers roused the attention of Wu Zhongyi.

    "Royal Concubine, why are you so free? You just got married yesterday, don¡¯t you have to apany the Duke?"

    Qiqi purposefully clenched her fists and drew it back. Her face was in a semi-smiling state as she looked at Wu Zhongyi.

    "Duke... he is a busy person. How could I keep bothering him. Oh right, Supervisor Wu, these Xiongnu people are very wealthy!"

    "Why do you say so?" Wu Zhongyi stared at Qiqi and asked her. This Wei Qiqi definitely had something that she was keeping from him. Furthermore, Qiqi¡¯s hands were kept behind. There must be some kind of secret there. "Royal Concubine, what are you hiding?"

    Qiqi extended her hands and in there were two taels of silver. She then softly spoke to Wu Zhongyi, "In the desert behind the army camp, I discovered that they had left a lot of taels while running away. These people only cared about their lives and not money."

    Wu Zhongyi looked at Wei Qiqi, not sure whether to believe her or not. Who knew whether this ugly woman was speaking the truth. However these silver were real. Each of them were one tael.

    "How could this be?" Wu Zhongyi cunningly smiled.

    "How could it not be. When we were burning the Xiongnu campground, these Xiongnu people ran away with their lives. Our soldiers picked up numerous benefits! I discovered these silver from behind the desert! However Third Duke does not allow me to go out and run again. I can no longer go there!"

    "Yes, yes!" Wu Zhongyi turned his eyeb.a.l.l.s, "You just got married. The Duke is still fresh in his spirits!"

    Wei Qiqi felt that Wu Zhongyi was really a despicable person. He was obviously making fun of Liu Zhongtian marrying an ugly woman as his concubine. She would really be letting the heavens down if she didn¡¯t take care of him! Qiqi smiled and kept the silver in her clothes and she pointed at the big tent.

    "I will go look for the Duke, otherwise I will be lecturedter on!"

    Qiqi was just about to leave when Wu Zhongyi stopped her, "You won¡¯t tell the issue of the silver to the Duke?"

    "Of course I won¡¯t! The Duke is so strict, he doesn¡¯t allow us to run anyhow!" Qiqi pretended to be scared. She waved her hands at Wu Zhongyi, turned around and left.

    Wu Zhongyi looked at Qiqi¡¯s figure and smiled in his heart. This Royal Concubine was not only ugly, but silly as well. Liu Zhongtian was really pitiful.

    Wei Qiqi satisfiedly returned to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s tent and discovered that Third Duke was still reading those boring scrolls. Could it be that this person had nothing to do if he wasn¡¯t warring?

    Qiqi walked over and put the silver on the desk in front of Liu Zhongtian, "The mission of the silver is fulfilled!"

    "What nonsense are you ying again. It is best that you don¡¯t let me catch you. Even if you are the Royal Concubine, you still have to follow the military rules!" Liu Zhongtian kept the silver and spoke sternly.

    "I know, I know. From now on I won¡¯t let you spank my b.u.t.tocks again!"

    "Spank the b.u.t.tocks?" Liu Zhongtian frowned. In the beginning he was able to give her 20 strokes because he didn¡¯t know that she was a woman. Now that he knew, even if shemitted wrong, Liu Zhongtian wouldn¡¯t be able to give her those strokes. Furthermore she was now his concubine. All the more he couldn¡¯t hit her.

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    "Duke..." Qiqi earnestly lied down on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s desk and took the bamboo scroll in his hands away. She forced him to look at her, "Are there snakes in this desert?"

    "Yes!" Liu Zhongtian was just about to pick up the scroll when Qiqi s.n.a.t.c.hed it away again and threw it to one side. Liu Zhongtian was somewhat furious. What did this Wei Qiqi want to do?

    "Help me catch one!" Qiqi shook his arms and began to act coquettishly.

    "Ask the soldiers to catch them for you!"

    "I¡¯m now a Royal Concubine. The impression won¡¯t be good. People will think that I¡¯m crazy. You help me catch!"

    "Wei Qiqi!" Liu Zhongtian was somewhat unhappy as he looked at her. He didn¡¯t know why she was so weird today. One moment she wanted silver, the next moment she wanted to catch snakes.

    "Duke..." Qiqi¡¯s voice became gentle. That voice caused Liu Zhongtian to feel helpless.

    "I really can¡¯t do anything to you!"

    Liu Zhongtian stood up, "If we b.u.mp into a poisonous snake, I will let you be its food!"

    "Duke is really vicious!" Qiqi purposely added yfulness in her tone and coquettishly said. Liu Zhongtian almostughed. He was somewhat not used to her being so despicable.

    Seeing that Liu Zhongtian had agreed, Qiqi happily grabbed Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands and pulled him out of the big tent. Qiqi¡¯s hands were extremely soft. Liu Zhongtian was somewhat infatuated with the feeling of being pulled. When they walked out of the tent, Liu Zhongtian reluctantly pushed away Qiqi¡¯s hands and walked out in big strides.

    Qiqi carried her bag and followed behind. She looked at Liu Zhongtian with doubts. She didn¡¯t know whether a man like him would have any girls liking him in the modern society. He is wooden, strict and chauvinistic...

    Wei Qiqi swore that as the female inheritor of the Wei Group, she would definitely not take an extra look at him. However now it was different. She was staying under his shelter in a foreignnd. She still had to rely on him.

    Two of them very quickly left the camp and came to the desert. Liu Zhongtian led Wei Qiqi to a ce where there were cactus and many stones. He then warned her, "You will stay at a side to look while I catch the snake!"

    "Yes, Uncle Duke!"

    "What a naughty fe!"

    Liu Zhongtian p.r.o.ned down and carefully observed. He then spoke softly, "It is middle sized with shiny scales and a pair of small eyes. Its body is ck or dark grey and is not poisonous. We can catch it!"

    When he spoke finish, Liu Zhongtian quickly extended his hand and shook it. A dark grey snake copse on the desert, not moving. Liu Zhongtian picked up the snake.

    "Here. What do you want the snake for?"

    Qiqi happily put the snake into the bag. She then widened her eyes and looked at the crevice between the stones.

    "There¡¯s another one, I¡¯ll catch it!" After speaking finish she ran to the front of Liu Zhongtian and extended her hand towards the snake. Qiqi was very smug. Wasn¡¯t it just flicking the tail of the snake? She learnt it.

    "Wait!" Liu Zhongtian was rmed and he grabbed onto Qiqi¡¯s waist. Qiqi¡¯s hands hadn¡¯t touched that snake and she was grabbed by Liu Zhongtian and went tumbling over to one side. The snake pounced forward from within the crevice. It didn¡¯t bite the target and then it returned into the crevice.

    Qiqi¡¯s whole body was filled with sand. She furiously hit Liu Zhongtian.

    "b.a.s.t.a.r.d, I almost caught it. What are you doing? Taking advantage of me again!"

    "That¡¯s a Desert ck Snake. It has extremely lethal poison, are you crazy!"

    "What? Isn¡¯t it the same as the one we just caught?"

    "The heads are different. That was a kind of cobra. Wei Qiqi, when will you listen to me? This woman!"

    Liu Zhongtian pinched Wei Qiqi¡¯s chin. His face was full of fury. As long as that snake touched Qiqi, she could stop thinking about leaving the desert alive. At the same time, Liu Zhongtian was also somewhat fearful. He looked at Wei Qiqi, afraid that he would lose her. Maybe all of these were arranged by fate. He does not want to lose this woman.

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    When Qiqi heard Liu Zhongtian speaking in such a manner, she was scared stiff. Who knew that there was a difference in the heads of snakes. Weren¡¯t all ckish-grey? Hence she looked at Liu Zhongtian and no longer dared to make any noise, showing that she hadmitted a wrong.

    Liu Zhongtian pulled her up from the sand and embraced her softly, "You must listen to me in the future. You can¡¯t be like this anymore. This Duke was scared to death by you just now!"

    "I, I will listen!"

    Qiqi obedientlyid in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace. She knew she was careless and nearly made a mistake. She could only act pitiful. That pair of sharp and tempting eyes caused Liu Zhongtian to be lost in it.

    As for what happened next, Qiqi didn¡¯t understand why it happened. Liu Zhongtian softly held her lips and uncontrobly kissed her. That kiss was gentle like pieces of feather floating. It caused Qiqi¡¯s heart to have a strand of warmth flowing through.

    Liu Zhongtian softly caressed Qiqi¡¯s neck and kissed more deeply. Qiqi no longer had any inhibition. She softly leaned on him, causing his desires to burn in pa.s.sion. He actually had a burning desire to want to possess that woman.

    He was the Duke and she was his Royal Concubine. It was something reasonable for her to fulfill his desires.

    Wei Qiqi felt that the kiss became more and more crazy. Liu Zhongtian¡¯s tall and imposing figure surrounded her at all sides. His hand went past the clothes and was ravaging through her body.

    Wei Qiqi abashedly struggled freeb off Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace and speedily ran towards the military camp, leaving Liu Zhongtian alone in the desert. He focused his gaze on Qiqi¡¯s back and sighed helplessly. Why would he have lewd thoughts towards this ugly woman, and even uncontrobly kissed her? He even wanted to possess her at this moment. It was that pair of eyes that tempted him.

    That night, Qiqi went to bed early. Her heart was somewhat uneasy. Could it be that she had feelings for that cold-hearted Duke? That wasn¡¯t feasible. Wei Qiqi warned herself to not fall for anybody in the Great Han. She was the modern society¡¯s Wei Qiqi. The Great Han was not where she belonged. Hence when she leaves she must do so without attachments.

    However when Qiqi thought about leaving the Great Han, there would be some kind of feeling arising in her, due to the Third Duke Liu Zhongtian. That d.a.m.ned kiss. Why did Liu Zhongtiane and disturb her? She was an ugly woman, could it be that he didn¡¯t hate her ugly looks?

    When she was thinking of this irritating feeling, Liu Zhongtian entered the screen cover. Qiqi immediately closed her eyes and pretended to be sleeping soundly. Liu Zhongtian stood for awhile in front of the bed and helplessly walked to the bookshelf to read his books. Wei Qiqi rxed and unknowingly fell asleep.

    During noontime, Qiqi was awoken by the sound of the soldiers outside the tent. Liu Zhongtian, who was sound asleep, also heard themotion and opened his eyes.

    It was only then that Qiqi realized that Liu Zhongtian¡¯s arms weretched onto her body and embracing her affectionately. Really, he actually took her for his Royal Concubine. Liu Zhongtian was taking advantage of her. When she thought till this point she involuntarily frowned.

    Outside of the big tent, a soldier reported in a loud voice, "Duke, Supervisor Wu hasn¡¯t returned yet. He disappeared!"

    "When did you find out?" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s sweet dreams were interrupted and he sat up irritatingly. He wore his clothes and exited the screen cover. What was Wu Zhongyi up to this time?

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    The soldier continued reporting, "Supervisor Wu¡¯s followers don¡¯t dare to disturb Duke. They already went searching for an entire night but the desert was too dark and they didn¡¯t dare to search recklessly for fear of losing the way! I¡¯m reporting to the Duke as there really is no choice left!"

    "You are really someone who only knows how to n for failures!"

    Liu Zhongtian furiously looked at the sky, "Wait for dawn to break before looking again. Now is too dark. Go down first and inform the soldiers to prepare!"

    "Understood, Duke!" The soldier responded and retreated.

    Wei Qiqi touched her head and suddenly thought of something. That cunning fox really walked into the trap. He probably fell into the pithole in the desert. She then uncontroblyughed behind the screen cover.

    Liu Zhongtian curiously walked to the screen cover and looked at Wei Qiqi suspiciously. Qiqi immediately withdrew her smile, pretending that nothing had happened andid down there. Her look ofughing at someone¡¯s downfall caused Liu Zhongtian to be even more suspicious. He walked to the front of the bed, flipped Wei Qiqi over and had her face look at his. He stared at Qiqi with suspicious eyes.

    "What nonsense are you ying again this time around? Do you want to suffer 20 beatings from the pole before you are willing to say it?"

    Qiqi climbed up and said in a high pitch, "You can¡¯t me me for it. It is because he is greedy, that is why he fell for the trap!"

    "What are you saying?" Liu Zhongtian guessed that there is something wrong with Qiqi, and it was correct. "He is a supervisor sent by the Emperor. You can¡¯t go overboard. Quick tell me what happened exactly?"

    Qiqi pouted her lips and said, "I took the silver you gave me and told him that there were silver left behind by the Xiongnu soldiers who escaped. He believed and could have dropped into the pithole which I dug previously. I¡¯m guessing that he may, in happiness, decide to squirm his way into a different era!"

    "Wei Qiqi! Do you know what you are doing? You really are..." Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t know how to reprimand Wei Qiqi. He quickly walked out of the military camp and brought men to rescue that unlucky fellow.

    Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t dare to watch themotion. She hid at the entrance of the big tent and looked outwards. As expected, in a few breaths worth of time, Wu Zhongyi was brought back by a few soldiers. His head and face was full of yellow sand. He whimpered continuously, looking in an extremely bad shape. Qiqi hurriedly ran back to the big tent and hid on the bed, closing her eyes tightly.

    That rotten egg deserved it. If it wasn¡¯t Liu Zhongtian that guessed correctly, Qiqi really intended for him to stay there for two days. Who asked him to always distort the facts, framing the Duke, forcing her to marry and even wanted to see the bloodstains.

    Within the big tent, Liu Zhongtian¡¯s footsteps grew louder and closer. Qiqi nervously used her hands to cover her ears. Then, she decided that she might as well use the nket to cover her head and pretend to be asleep.

    Liu Zhongtian flipped the nket apart and pulled Wei Qiqi up, "What did I say? I don¡¯t allow internal strifes. You actually dared to y tricks on our own people!"

    "I... I didn¡¯t hit him nor coerce him. I didn¡¯t persuade him to, he went by himself!" Qiqi nervously defended herself. Now that she is a Royal Concubine, the Duke couldn¡¯t possibly want to hit her b.u.t.tocks? She subconsciously hid her b.u.t.tocks within the bed.

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    Liu Zhongtian looked at Qiqi¡¯s demeanour, feeling both angry and cheerful at the same time. Looks like she was really afraid of being hit at the b.u.t.tocks.

    "You should think of what to say first. I won¡¯t pursue the matter, but if Wu Zhongyi decides to do so, I will have to punish you!"

    "He won¡¯t say. He has bitterness which he couldn¡¯t express. Who asked him to be greedy for money, hehe!"

    Qiqi smiled mysteriously. Liu Zhongtian¡¯s anger had subsided and he looked at this woman. An extremely smart woman whotched onto Wu Zhongyi¡¯s weakness and tempted him. This time around, she really caused Wu Zhongyi to suffer greatly.

    "If Wu Zhongyi doesn¡¯t pursue this matter, then so be it. However there cannot be a next time!"

    Liu Zhongtian patted her head, left the bedroom and walked out of the big tent, most probably to see that rotten egg Wu Zhongyi.

    Wei Qiqi curled her lips. Wu Zhongyi, don¡¯t think that this is over. If he doesn¡¯t go back to the capital immediately, there will only be days of suffering for him. The pithole is just a minor warning.

    Wei Qiqi fell into deep thought. From the haggard look that Wu Zhongyi disyed, he would definitely go back and bathe. Qiqi sat up immediately and speedily went down the bed. She carried her bag and rushed out. As expected, she saw two soldiers carrying a huge wooden bucket filled with hot water walking towards a tent. Qiqi carefully walked over.

    "This is bathing water for Supervisor Wu, yes?"

    "Yes, Supervisor dropped into the pithole. His whole body is filled with sand!" The soldier exined.

    "Aye, so unlucky!" Qiqi smiled lightly. She then pointed towards the soldier¡¯s back suddenly, "Who is that?"

    The soldiers hurriedly turned their heads and searched for a good while. They didn¡¯t see anything and looked at Wei Qiqi strangely.

    "General Qi, what did you see?"

    "Maybe there¡¯s something wrong with my eyes. You guys carry on, I shall take my leave!" Qiqi smugly looked at the wooden bucket and happily went back into the big tent.

    Liu Zhongtian sat inside Wu Zhongyi¡¯s tent. Wu Zhongyi was gulping down huge amounts of water. This time around, he really wanted to settle scores with Liu Zhongtian but he felt that it was too shameful. He could only angrily stare at Third Duke and not speak a single sentence.

    Instead it was Liu Zhongtian who spoke up. He pretended that he didn¡¯t know anything and made fun of Wu Zhongyi.

    "This was originally the campsite of the Xiongnu, so there should be a lot of traps left behind. I beseech Supervisor Wu not to recklessly move about next time!"

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wu Zhongyi¡¯s appearance and felt that it was rather funny. Wei Qiqi actually thought of such a method to tease him. He was a rotten egg who l.u.s.ted after money and beauty, that was why he suffered greatly this time around.

    "Supervisor Wu, the water is prepared!" A soldier put the wooden bucket behind the screen cover.

    Wu Zhongyi was very displeased in his heart and his face was flushed red. Wei Qiqi this woman was too vicious. How could he fall for her trap? He thought whilezily walking towards the behind of the screen cover. He undressed and mumbled, "I was only walking around, how would I know that there was a pithole!"

    Following that was the sound of sshing water, probably meaning that he went into the wooden bucket. Liu Zhongtian stood up. It could be considered that he had pacified this fellow and it¡¯s time to settle his own matters. He just turned around before he heard Wu Zhongyi screaming.

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    Liu Zhongtian and the soldiers rushed to the screen cover and discovered that Wu Zhongyi was scared till his face turned pale. He fainted. On his hands were a ck snake.

    The soldiers dragged Wu Zhongyi out. That fellow was limp like mud. The soldiers carried Wu Zhongyi to the bed and he still didn¡¯t wake up.

    Liu Zhongtian hurriedly ordered the soldiers to call for the army physician. He then walked to the front of the wooden bucket and picked up the ck snake. Wasn¡¯t this the snake that he helped Wei Qiqi catch? Could it be...

    Wei Qiqi was bored andid on the bed, thinking about how Wu Zhongyi would react when he discovered the ck snake. Scream, and then faint? A pity she couldn¡¯t witness it. That was regretful, to miss such an exciting scene.

    "Wei Qiqi!" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s voice rang in her ears. Qiqi immediately turned around and discovered that Liu Zhongtian was standing in front of the bed, furious. Qiqi guessed that Wu Zhongyi probably fainted.

    Qiqi immediately looked at Liu Zhongtian gently and ambled forward. She caressed Liu Zhongtian¡¯s neck, "Duke, you scare me. Why are you so angry, what did I do this time around?"

    Liu Zhongtian smelled the faint fragrance on Qiqi¡¯s body and felt a soft body tightly adhering to him. He nearly forgot the purpose of him looking for her. This woman really had a lot of tricks up her sleeves, intending to divert his attention away. Liu Zhongtian immediately calmed down his emotions.

    "You threw the snake into Wu Zhongyi¡¯s bathing water, am I right?"

    "No, I was sleeping all along!" Qiqi firmly denied with an innocent face.

    "It¡¯s the ck snake I caught for you this morning!"

    "There isn¡¯t only one ck snake around. Who knows when it squirmed its way into the water?"

    "Since you said so, then bring out the snake which I caught for you!" Liu Zhongtian said furiously. This woman really knew how to argue. She lied without blinking her eyes.

    "I ate it!" Qiqi said resolutely.

    "You ate the snake?"

    "Correct! I ate the snake and it¡¯s now in my stomach." Qiqi pouted her lips in front of Liu Zhongtian and said teasingly, "So fragrant, you can¡¯t find it anymore..."

    Liu Zhongtian suddenly felt extremely embarra.s.sed. Wei Qiqi this woman was really too bold. She actually dared to use her lips to pout in front of him. He suddenly felt his thoughts run wild. If she continued in this posture, he would really go crazy. Liu Zhongtian pulled down Wei Qiqi¡¯s hands from his neck. He then forcefully pushed her onto the bed and warned.

    "Don¡¯t let me catch you. This is preposterous! Wu Zhongyi was scared till he fainted and until now he hasn¡¯t woken up!"

    "He fainted? Haha!" Qiqi covered her lips and startedughing, "His guts are so small. It is just a small snake. If I put in a cobra, wouldn¡¯t he be scared to death!" The moment Qiqi spoke finish, she immediately shut her mouth. That was because Liu Zhongtian had already lifted her up.

    "Didn¡¯t you eat it?"

    "I didn¡¯t..." Qiqi¡¯s voice was so soft that it seemed pitiful.

    "It was you who put that snake?"

    "It¡¯s me, Duke...Uncle..." Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian¡¯s furious expression and knew that he was really angry. She then hugged Liu Zhongtian¡¯s waist and said hurriedly, "Don¡¯t hit me. At most, next time Qiqi won¡¯t dare to anymore!"

    "There is still a next time?!" Liu Zhongtian wanted to push Qiqi aside. Qiqi however stuck onto him. There was a soft sensation spreading through him, causing his heartbeat to quicken. "Quickly release me, Wei Qiqi!"

    "Don¡¯t punish me and I¡¯ll let go!"

    "I¡¯m not punishing you!" Liu Zhongtian spoke without thinking further. Facing such a Wei Qiqi, his mind was in turmoil. It was hard for him to remain cool. He couldn¡¯t bear to speak of punishment at this point.

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    Wei Qiqi obtained the reply from Duke and satisfiedly released her hands. She leaned backwards, fell onto the bed and lifted up her legs. She gleefully looked at her own toes.

    "I really hope to see that irritating fellow¡¯s appearance when he is unlucky! He dared to arouse my anger and drag me into this dirty water. Make me be that irritating Royal Concubine? Looks like he lived too many good days!"

    Wei Qiqi spoke while shaking her legs. Liu Zhongtian involuntarily frowned. A woman extending her naked leg and shaking it in such a manner, was she not embarra.s.sed?However looking at her, it really made one have tender feelings towards her. Furthermore that sentence... dragging her into dirty water? Irritating Royal Concubine? This ugly woman was too full of herself.

    "You really are not willing to be this Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine?"

    Liu Zhongtian was disappointed and angry at the same time. If someone became his Royal Concubine, she could summon the wind and rain at her beck and call. Could it be that she didn¡¯t know the difference between amon girl and a royal concubine?

    Qiqi resolutely nodded, "Not that I¡¯m unwilling. It is that I don¡¯t wish to stay in the Great Han at all. I want to go home. I must leave this ce!"

    "Where is your house? You keep talking about going back home. When I return to the capital in victory, this Duke will go and see your parents and fetch them back to the capital. This honour will make you happy that you are this Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine!"

    Liu Zhongtian was reminding Wei Qiqi that by following the Duke, when they return to her hometown, she would be a figure of admiration to others. A woman that belonged to Liu Zhongtian was only second to the Emperor¡¯s concubines.

    "You want to bring me home? Haha, I don¡¯t even know how to go back, how are you going to go with me?"

    Qiqi depressingly looked at Liu Zhongtian. Her home was 2000 years away. Even if Liu Zhongtian had divine abilities, it was only restricted to the borders of the Great Han.

    "When we return to the capital, I will pa.s.s over the position of the Royal Concubine to the woman that you love. Is it that woman called Yun-er? When you go back you can marry that woman to be your Royal Concubine! I can also go back and lead the blissful life that I want."

    "Your blissful life? You have someone that you like? You have to know that a Royal Concubine is no child¡¯s y!"

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi weirdly. How could the position of Royal Concubine be given away so easily. Bliss? Was there a rtion to men? An ugly woman could actually have such thoughts. Liu Zhongtian furiously lifted his hands. Qiqi was scared till she hid herself. How could the Duke suddenly want to hit people?

    Wei Qiqi covered her head and said in a low voice, "It is not that I like someone, but that a lot of men like me!"

    "Like you? You think that you are a beauty?"

    Liu Zhongtian startedughing. This Wei Qiqi was too exaggerating. She actually lied to raise her own value. His hand dropped down and rubbed Wei Qiqi¡¯s head. He said in an imposing manner, "A woman that went through the rites with me will forever be my woman. To leave this Duke and marry someone else is impossible. It is best that you give up this thought forever."

    "It¡¯s not like I¡¯m sold to you. Furthermore, our rtionship is not real!" Qiqi was unresigned.

    "You¡¯ve reminded me... this Duke shall make this rtionship real then!"

 Chapter 69

    Liu Zhongtian pressed Qiqi¡¯s arms down. He bent and smiled lecherously. Wei Qiqi¡¯s ugly face became even uglier due to her anxiety. The pair of furious and nervous eyes of hers made the hearts of others flutter. This kind of heart palpitation quickly touched his every nerve, causing him to want to embrace this woman in his arms... Liu Zhongtian came closer to Qiqi with an infatuated expression....

    "Duke, Duke, didn¡¯t we have an agreement?"

    Qiqi felt Liu Zhongtian¡¯s breath. He wasing closer and closer, like he was not joking with her. Could he really want to molest her? This lecherous Duke, can¡¯t he even let an ugly woman off?

    Qiqi nervously pushed him, "Duke, Duke! I was speaking blindly just now. I¡¯m not going, I¡¯ll be your Royal Concubine!"

    Liu Zhongtian was stunned for a while. He instantly straightened his body,ughing at himself and spoke, "Apart from that pair of eyes, you are really too ugly!"

    Qiqi touched her face. So what if she is ugly? She didn¡¯t intend to stay in Great Han anyway. Furthermore she didn¡¯t intend to please him. As long as she returned to her own world, she could be pretty again.

    "You seemed to not care much about your ugly looks?" Liu Zhongtian left the bed and threw off this sentence that was neither hot nor cold.

    Wei Qiqi touched her face and sighed.

    "Actually, I didn¡¯t look like that originally!"

    "Don¡¯t tell this Duke you think you are a beauty?"

    "Who said that I¡¯m a beauty? I won¡¯t bother with you. I¡¯m going to see Supervisor Wu. Haha, it¡¯s really relieving to y with that fellow!" Qiqi walked out in big strides.

    "Don¡¯t tease him anymore, if not I¡¯ll punish you!"

    "That depends on my mood!"

    "What did you say? Wei Qiqi..."

    Liu Zhongtian felt that her words had more than one apparent meaning. Could it be that she really went to tease that unlucky fellow again? He was about to give instructions when Qiqi had already ran out. This yful ill-disciplined woman, really unruly and cunning. Liu Zhongtian guessed she wouldn¡¯t listen to him anymore. As long as she didn¡¯t cause trouble for him, that¡¯d be enough.

    Truly a coincidence. Walking out of the big tent, Qiqi b.u.mped into Liu Yun and Wu Zhongyi walking towards her direction. After being tortured so much, Wu Zhongyi looked very haggard. He doesn¡¯t have the demeanour of the past.

    When he saw Wei Qiqi, it was as if he saw his sworn enemy. He really wanted to rush forward to argue with Wei Qiqi. However, he felt some fear for this ugly woman in his heart and could only meekly hide behind Liu Yun¡¯s back.

    "Wei Qiqi, you are really bold. To actually y tricks with me?" Wu Zhongyi extended his head and spoke before hurriedly hiding again.

    "What? That pithole? You are really unlucky. I went a few times and I didn¡¯t b.u.mp into any. Why did you fall the moment you went? Haha!" Wei Qiqi covered her mouth andughed loudly.

    "Wei Qiqi, don¡¯t remain smug. You think the Emperor doesn¡¯t wish to kill you because he gifted this marriage?"

    Wu Zhongyi tried to find words to incite Wei Qiqi, "That is because the Emperor wants to deal a blow to the Third Duke, that was why he found an extremely ugly woman to marry him. When Third Duke goes back to the capital, there¡¯ll be countless beautifuldies. There wouldn¡¯t be a turn for an ugly hag like you!"

    Wu Zhongyi thought that by saying these words, Wei Qiqi would definitely blow up. However Qiqi did not seem to be bothered andughed loudly, pointing at Wu Zhongyi¡¯s nose and making fun of him.

    "Who cares about being a Royal Concubine? This miss can¡¯t wait to steer clear of this rtionship... however.... Someone is really unlucky. Seeking a treasure and falling into a pithole, bitten by a snake while bathing, haha!"

    "That snake?"

    "I heard about it, haha!"

    Qiqi walked to the front of Wu Zhongyi and said, "Better hurry back to the capital. If not next time it won¡¯t be snake. I heard that there are man-eating scorpions in the desert, and huge rotten vultures..."

 Chapter 70

    Wu Zhongyi¡¯s back went cold and he shivered. He started babbling, "Wei Qiqi, I warn you. I¡¯m the Emperor¡¯s personally appointed supervisor. Be careful, for I may pet.i.tion against you!"

    "Want to pet.i.tion against me? I will beat you up first!" Wei Qiqi showed her fists. Wu Zhongyi was scared till he blinked his eyes rapidly and started running off. This caused Liu Yun who was at the side tough.

    "General Qi, don¡¯t scare Supervisor Wu off. When he meets you next time he¡¯ll probably have to hide!"

    "That is not my purpose!"

    "Your purpose?"

    "That¡¯s right. If he wants to stay in the camp, he¡¯ll have to suffer..."

    Qiqi stretched her waist. Her motive was to scare away this irritating Supervisor Wu. If not she¡¯ll have to sleep on the same bed with the Duke. In any event, if the Duke was not happy and did some disrespectful things to her, her life would be finished. Thinking about the Duke¡¯s expression, Qiqi felt more and more uncertain. It was best to be separated.

    Wei Qiqi was bored and walked past the military kitchen. She smelled a fragrant smell and immediately stopped in her tracks. She went to the kitchen and discovered that the chef in the kitchen was preparing chicken soup. It looked not bad. Those fat and tender chicken drumsticks caused Qiqi¡¯s to salivate.

    "So fragrant! Who could have such a blessing? To even get served chicken soup?" Qiqi went to the front of the small pot and whiffed the smell greedily.

    The chef knew from one look that she was hungering for it, "This is for Supervisor Wu. He fell into the pithole and didn¡¯t eat for one whole day. Thus he ordered me to prepare a chicken for him to nourish his body!"

    "Such special treatment? If I knew, I would cause him to suffer for a few more days!"

    Qiqi was dissatisfied and she curled her lips. He was greedy and fell into the pithole, yet he still got special treatment. That was really unfair. This rotten egg still dared to eat chicken.

    The chef looked outside and sheepishly told Qiqi, "General Qi, I¡¯m going out for a while. You help me look after the chicken soup. Don¡¯t let it dry out!"

    "Go out?" Qiqi¡¯s eyes rolled. She happily nodded, "Okay, go out then!"

    The chef hurriedly ran out. He probably needed to visit the toilet. Qiqi smacked her lips and looked at the drumstick. She was salivating. No matter what she had to eat this drumstick.

    Qiqi forcefully endured the heat and quickly tore out one drumstick. She blew on it to cool it down. Then she flipped the chicken in the pot over. The other wing protruded out. This way, the chef wouldn¡¯t be able to tell that the chicken wascking one leg.

    Qiqi was proud of herself. She picked up the drumstick and was about to leave when she suddenly stopped. She looked at the pot of chicken soup. There was no reason to let off that fellow. She should drop some stuff into the soup. That¡¯s the right course of action.

    Qiqi seemed to have thought of something and started smiling mysteriously.

    The chef came running back and discovered that Wei Qiqi was no longer here. This General Qi. Didn¡¯t she agree to help look after the soup? How could she just leave like this? Good thing there was nothing wrong with the chicken soup, so he didn¡¯t bother anymore.

    The chef put out the fire and prepared the soup. He called the soldiers outside and instructed them to send it to Supervisor Wu.

    Wei Qiqi carried the drumstick and happily returned to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s big tent. She saw Liu Zhongtian arranging the route of the military in front of the bookshelf. He was in deep thought. Really a workaholic. Why didn¡¯t he order the chef to boil some chicken soup for him? He suffered much more than the Supervisor Wu. He really was a foolish Duke.

    Qiqi sat behind the screen cover and was eating the drumstick in big chunks. Liu Zhongtian helplessly shook his head. Such a yful Wei Qiqi. She definitely went to the kitchen to find something good to eat. The manner which she ate didn¡¯t look like a woman at all. She really didn¡¯t care about anything, eating so happily.

 Chapter 71

    Qiqi turned her head to look at Liu Zhongtian, "What are you doing looking at me for? You wish to eat it? I¡¯ll call the chef to cook for you! Wu Zhongtian is wasting the food by eating it."

    Looking at Wei Qiqi¡¯s lips that was covered with oil, Liu Zhongtian shook his head. Why was his Royal Concubine not only ugly, but a glutton as well? Fate really dealt him a cruel hand, to send him such a preposterous woman. Liu Zhongtian no longer bothered with her and continued arranging his military route.

    Wei Qiqi snorted. This Duke really was a fool. She was concerned about him but he didn¡¯t appreciate it. Fine then, withering from of fool, don¡¯t eat. She¡¯ll just eat to her own heart¡¯s content.

    Wei Qiqi shook her legs in a carefree manner. She was satisfied. She dusted her hands and saw the military route nned on the table. She perked up immediately.

    "Duke, are we going to war?"

    "Yes!" Liu Zhongtian was deep in thought and only responded simply.

    "You must bring me!"

    "No, I will not. A woman going to war? Just focus on being this Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine!" Liu Zhongtian spoke gravely. He was obviously looking down on her. So what if she was a woman?

    "I stayed in the military camp not to be your Royal Concubine!" Wei Qiqi protested loudly.

    "This Duke is your husband and a marshal. You are my wife and subordinate. Hence you must obey!"

    "Husband? Marshal? Liu Zhongtian, you are bullying me!" Qiqi furiously grabbed Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands, not letting him arrange the military route.

    Liu Zhongtian was also tired of arranging, thus he decided not to look at the military route anymore. He then held Wei Qiqi¡¯s hands and pulled her towards him with a patient look on his face.

    "This Duke knows you have a lot of ideas. However, you got poisonedst time and nearly lost your life. That is noughing matter. This time around you should stay in the big tent and wait for this Duke to return in victory and bring you back to the capital!"

    "No, that won¡¯t do. I want to go, you promised!" Qiqi was a bit angry. If she wasn¡¯t warring and just staying here pointlessly, what was the difference between her and Wu Zhongyi?

    "If you dare to act recklessly again, I¡¯ll call someone to bind you up! You are now this Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine, you cannot be making a fuss anymore!"

    "Liu Zhongtian!"

    "Call me Duke!"

    "Unlucky Duke!" Qiqi shook off Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands and pouted her lips while returning to the bedside. Sheid down and said, "Who wants to be a Royal Concubine? There¡¯s no difference from being a pig, having nothing to do!"

    "Pig?" Liu Zhongtian was so mad that he startedughing. Wei Qiqi really knew how to describe.

    "That¡¯s right. Treating me like a piglet to rear now? I¡¯m so bored!"

    "When will you learn to act like a woman?" Liu Zhongtian sighed. He didn¡¯t want to haggle with Qiqi on this topic anymore. What he had decided upon cannot be overruled.

    ard some noise outside. A soldier frantically rushed in, knelt on the floor and started reporting while panting.

    "Du...Duke. Things are not good. Supervisor Wu brought soldiers to go to the kitchen, wanting to kill the chef!"

    "Kill him, why?" Liu Zhongtian walked to the front. He was extremely shocked. Why did Wu Zhongyi want to kill people for no reason?

    "Supervisor Wu said that the chef putxatives into his chicken soup. Now he was vomiting and having a diarrhoea and was nearly tortured to death!"

    "Laxative!" Liu Zhongtian was surprised.

 Chapter 72

    Wei Qiqi covered her mouth to prevent herself fromughing loudly. This d.a.m.ned fellow. She probably put in too much since the effects were seen so quickly. Once again, she created trouble. Who knows if the Duke will forgive her.

    Even though Wei Qiqi was afraid of punishment, she couldn¡¯t let the chef take the me for her. Wu Zhongyi would really kill the chef out of anger, which was something Qiqi didn¡¯t want to see. If she admitted to it, at most she would be punished. She was after all the Third Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine. No matter how daring Wu Zhongyi was, he wouldn¡¯t dare to kill the Royal Concubine.

    Thinking till here, Qiqi walked out of the screen cover and tugged at Liu Zhongtian¡¯s sleeves. She spoke softly, "Duke, it¡¯s me. I did it. It has nothing to do with the chef!"

    "Qiqi... you..."

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi vexedly. He was speechless. He also thought that the drumstick Qiqi ate was very suspicious, but he didn¡¯t think she would do something so ridiculous. This time around, even though Liu Zhongtian wanted to protect her, he would not be able to unless someone takes the me for her.

    "Tell Supervisor Wu to not go crazy at the kitchen and wait in his tent for this Duke!"

    Liu Zhongtian ordered that soldier in a loud voice. The soldier stole a nce at Wei Qiqi. Who knew what kind of punishment General Qi would suffer this time. Why would she even go and create trouble for that rotten egg?

    After the soldier walked out of the tent, Qiqi speedily ran into the embrace of Liu Zhongtian and looked at him pitifully, "Duke, Qiqi is wrong. You must help Qiqi this time around. I won¡¯t dare to do it again next time!"

    "ÎµÆßÆß£¬±¾ÍõÕæÊÇÒª±»ÄãÆøËÀÁË£¬»¹ÓÐÏÂ´ÎÂð£¿±¾ÍõÒÑ¾­Ô­ÁÂÄã¶à´ÎÁË£¡"ÁõÖÙÌìÍÆ¿ªÁËËý£¬ÎªÄÑµÄËµ"Õâ´Î£¬ÒªÃ´´óÊ¦¸µÌæÄãÊÜ¹ý£¬ÒªÃ´Äã×Ô¼ºÕ¾³öÀ´£¿"

    "Wei Qiqi, this Duke is going to die of anger because of you. Is there still a next time? This Duke has already forgiven you many times!" Liu Zhongtian pushed her aside and spoke, "This time around, either the chef takes the me, or you reveal yourself."

    "Are there no other choices?" Qiqi tried to probe.

    "No!"

    "Liu Zhongtian, are you so heartless?"

    "It is not that I am heartless, but that Wu Zhongyi won¡¯t let things off so easily!"

    "Then fine, I will admit. Don¡¯t make things difficult for the chef!" Qiqi stomped her feet and walked out angrily. Moments after she left, she returned and looked at Liu Zhongtian pleadingly, "Duke, can they don¡¯t hit the b.u.t.tocks? It¡¯s very painful!"

    Liu Zhongtian pulled Qiqi¡¯s hands, his eyes became gentle, " Go with me to look for Wu Zhongyi and apologize. Taking into ount of my presence, he won¡¯t make things difficult for you!"

    "Why should I apologize? I¡¯m not going!"

    "Wei Qiqi, if you don¡¯t apologize you¡¯ll suffer punishment. How will that rotten egg leave things like that!"

    "I¡¯ll ept the punishment! I won¡¯t apologize!" Qiqi shook off Liu Zhongtian and looked at him furiously. That rotten Duke. He must be thinking of hitting Qiqi¡¯s b.u.t.tocks.

    "This Duke doesn¡¯t wish to go look for him as well. You know I don¡¯t bother about him. However you¡¯ve gone overboard this time. He¡¯s a supervisor! The military camp has rules!"

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Qiqi helplessly. He wanted her to apologize so that she would be spared of the torture of flesh. If not he wouldn¡¯t know how to punish Wei Qiqi. If the punishment was too light, Wu Zhongyi wouldn¡¯t settle. If it was too heavy, Liu Zhongtian would have an heartache. It really was a difficult situation.

    "All the more I shouldn¡¯t go. Anyway I¡¯m not your real Royal Concubine. You can punish me whatever way you want! In the end I¡¯m just a pitiful child that n.o.body wants!"

    Qiqi purposely covered her face. Secretly, she wished for her b.u.t.tocks to not be spanked.

 Chapter 73

    Liu Zhongtian extended his hands and looked at Wei Qiqi endearingly. He was about to say something when two soldiers carried Wu Zhongyi in. His face was pale and he looked very weak. He pointed at Wei Qiqi.

    "Duke, you musn¡¯t shield the Royal Concubine. She is trying to kill me!"

    "You didn¡¯t die though!" Qiqi spoke back defiantly.

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi and didn¡¯t know what to say at the moment. Qiqi actually didn¡¯t want to admit her wrong. With Wu Zhongyi in front, there was nothing he could do to persuade Qiqi. Hence without a choice, he called a soldier over.

    "Tie Wei Qiqi onto the wooden pole and do not give her anything to eat or drink for one day and one night. This is her punishment. Execute immediately!"

    "Duke..." The soldier was put in a difficult position. However when he saw Liu Zhongtian¡¯s strict look, he didn¡¯t dare to say anything more. He went towards Wei Qiqi¡¯s front, "Gen..General Qi!"

    "Hmph, what big deal is this. Isn¡¯t it just being tied up?" Qiqi followed the soldier and went out. When she walked past Wu Zhongyi, she extended her tongue and spoke softly, "You better be careful. If you are scared then scram. My ns aren¡¯t finished yet. I merely miscalcted this time!"

    "Duke, the Royal Concubine is threatening me..." Wu Zhongyi hadn¡¯t spoke finish when his stomach started growling. He bent his back in pain and ran out. He was no longer in the mood toin.

    Wei Qiqi was brought out. Liu Zhongtian felt vexed. When he returned to the study room he no longer had the mood to peruse through the doc.u.ment. His heart was filled with the figure of Wei Qiqi. Was the punishment too heavy? Wei Qiqi looked so weak, she definitely couldn¡¯t bear it. However as the Duke, he couldn¡¯t shield her just because she was a Royal Concubine. Furthermore, Liu Zhongtian had stood up for her in private twice.

    A woman that does whatever she please should be punished a little bit, if not, she would have no eyes for thew. She put inxatives today. If she was not punished for that, she would put in poison the next day. Liu Zhongtian persuaded himself and slowly calmed down.

    The sky gradually darkened and the soldiers brought the dishes in. Liu Zhongtian had no appet.i.te at all. Who knows how it feels like to not eat nor drink for one whole day. Even though it was okay to not eat dinner, however when the sun rises tomorrow, who knew if Qiqi could withstand it. Liu Zhongtian stood up and walked out of the big tent.

    The moonlight outside was smooth. The stars filled up the entire night sky above the parade square. Wei Qiqi was bound to the wooden pole, with soldiers guarding by the side. Liu Zhongtian had the impulse to go and release Qiqi. However Liu Zhongtian knew that he couldn¡¯t do that. Everyone in the camp was watching him. As the Duke and Marshal, he must control his own emotions.

    Liu Zhongtian was in a tumult and he couldn¡¯t sleep. His mind was filled with the tied-up image of Wei Qiqi. This night, Wei Qiqi suffered a physical punishment, while Liu Zhongtian suffered a mental torture. He didn¡¯t close his eyes at all.

    Just as the sky was brightening, Liu Zhongtian walked out of the big tent in wide strides. He went to the front of the wooden pole. Wei Qiqi¡¯s head was drooped down. She was tired and sleepy, hungry and thirsty. Her face was even more pale. She was extremely fatigued yet she couldn¡¯t sleep. Being tied up like this really is tiring.

    How did the Wei Group sessor fall into such a state, being tied up to a wooden pole? In the past she was living a carefree life. No matter how she dreamt, she wouldn¡¯t think that she would be so unlucky today. Maybe it was because in the past, no one dared to do anything to her. As long as grandfather spoke a word, things would be settled. Now Wei Qiqi could only admit that she was unlucky. This d.a.m.ned rotten Duke, why didn¡¯t he back her up?

 Chapter 74

    Wei Qiqi saw Liu Zhongtian who was drawing nearer and perked up immediately, "Duke, my arms are about to break, can you untie me?"

    "Asking something unnecessary. How is that possible!"

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Qiqi¡¯s arms, thin arms that were struck with red marks. The sight pained his heart, "This Duke wille and fetch you this evening!" After speaking finish he turned around and left without sparing a second look.

    Cold-blooded fellow. How could there be such a person? He didn¡¯t even spare a single thought for her feelings. No matter what, she was someone who pledged marriage to him. In name, she was his wife too. Whoever that meets with such a husband will really be unlucky for eight lifetimes. cing righteousness before family, if she reallymitted a capital offence, Liu Zhongtian would be the first to chop off her head.

    Wei Qiqi nearly cried out. Come back! Oh heavens, are you not torturing me? Is the heavens joking about her, watching her make a fool of herself. No, this cannot do. I must persist and not let them look down on me.

    Qiqi felt that the sun was rising higher and higher, scorching her body. Hunger was not the problem. She was thirsty. To not drink and eat for one day and night was worse than the spanking of her b.u.t.tocks. If she had known, she would¡¯ve let Liu Zhongtian spank her. She was now on the brink of death.

    "Where¡¯s the Duke?" Wei Qiqi asked the soldier, really unable to withstand the heat anymore.

    The soldier was also feeling extremely hot. If it was not because he needed to guard Wei Qiqi, he would¡¯ve went to bathe and have a rest.

    Wei Qiqi shook off her sweat. Why was she sweating when she didn¡¯t drink, wouldn¡¯t she turn into barbecued meat like this? Liu Zhongtian must be enjoying himself, sleeping in the tent. He could even think of such a method of punishment. It was vicious indeed. Now her skin was going to peel off.

    Wu Zhongyi had just exited the toilet and walked to the parade square. He saw Wei Qiqi tied up and happily walked a few rounds around her.

    "Oh! Royal Concubine, it looks like Third Duke doesn¡¯t know how to cherish you. Oh I forgot, you are neither fragrant nor a jade. You are gra.s.s ah!"

    This Wu Zhongyi, really don¡¯t know the meaning of death. He actually dared to mock Wei Qiqi? He better pray that the rope doesn¡¯t get loosened up. If not she would definitely make Wu Zhongyi die this time, to let him know what was the consequences of insulting her.

    "Don¡¯t be in a hurry, Wu Zhongyi. A momentter when the Duke releases this gra.s.s, your good days wille. I¡¯m a Royal Concubine conferred by the Emperor. Who are you? Just a mere supervisor. Even if this gra.s.s causes Wu Zhongyi to die, at most I¡¯ll get spanked a few times. You better don¡¯t leave, let us both enjoy each other¡¯spany."

    Wu Zhongyi was scared till he started sweating. Wei Qiqi made sense. If he continued fighting with her, he wouldn¡¯t have good days ahead. He was just about to say something when his stomach started hurting and he nearly fell down. Under the a.s.sistance of the soldiers, he ran towards the toilet again.

    Wu Zhongyi was tortured for one whole day and could no longer stand up. When he thought about the words that Wei Qiqi spoke, his heart felt ufortable. This ugly woman, no matter what, was a Royal Concubine. Liu Zhongtian would shield her. If this continued, he would be tortured to death by this woman. Even if he doesn¡¯t die, his lifespan would be shortened. Not good, he had to find a reason to leave here.

    Wu Zhongyi finally believed that not only did Liu Zhongtian marry an ugly woman, but a witch too. This woman could even fight on the battlefield and use her wits to drive away the enemies. If he didn¡¯t leave now, he wouldn¡¯t be able to keep his life.

    When the sky darkened, Wei Qiqi felt dizzy. The hunger and thirst was hard to resist. She was extremely feeble. Why hadn¡¯t this end? Wasn¡¯t it one day and night? Could the Duke have forgotten?

    Liu Zhongtian calcted the time precisely and left the big tent. He walked to the wooden pole and ordered the soldiers to untie her. When the ropes were loosened, Qiqi immediately fell down. Liu Zhongtian hugged her. Qiqi forced her eyes open and looked at him.

    "Duke... someone is going to die!" Upon speaking she closed her eyes and stopped moving.

 Chapter 75

    Liu Zhongtian instructed the soldiers to prepare the water and speedily carried Wei Qiqi back into the big tent. Someone was going to die? She really knew how to describe the situation. Looks like she is still a woman, unable to deal with such a little hardship.

    "I want a drink!" Qiqi feebly extended her hand.

    Liu Zhongtian pa.s.sed the water over and Qiqi gulped it down, nearly choking. Liu Zhongtian patted her softly, "Drink slowly!"

    "Eat, I wanna eat something!" Qiqi gave him a cold look. Slowly? I¡¯m thirsty to death. Why don¡¯t I try tying him to a wooden pole for one day and one night? He would surely be even more thirsty and hungrier. This hypocritical rotten egg a Duke with a wolf¡¯s heart.

    Wei Qiqi ate voraciously. When she was finally full, shefortably stretched herself. Although it was hard to keep her eyelids open, her whole body was sticky. She looked around. It seemed that bathing water was prepared. However... she nced at Liu Zhongtian.

    Liu Zhongtian understood her intentions immediately, "I¡¯ll go out for a while and will return in two hours!"

    That was more like a Duke that was kind-hearted. After seeing that Liu Zhongtian had left, she quickly undressed herself and jumped into the wooden bucket. Reallyfortable! The water felt enjoyable. She extending her jade white arms and fingers, slowly washing herself. She had been under the sun for one whole day which nearly killed her. This heartless Third Duke. In the modern world, he would be someone who couldn¡¯t find a wife.

    Liu Zhongtian surveyed the campgrounds for two hours. Estimating that it was about time, he slowly stepped into the big tent. There was no sound at all. Liu Zhongtian guessed that the day must have been too tough on her, being tied up, so she was sleeping now. She really was someone who sought trouble yet so stubborn. She¡¯d rather suffer than lose her face.

    However this nasty temper of Wei Qiqi¡¯s was suits Liu Zhongtian¡¯s taste. If only she was a little bit more gentle and pretty...

    Liu Zhongtian walked over the screen cover and his heart shuddered. He was shocked by the scene in front of him. Within the wooden bucketid a woman¡¯s thin and silky curvaceous back. Her long arms were rested on the outside of the wooden bucket. Her fingers were drooping down, with the water droplets dripping down from it. Her hair was very long and it was tangled up at her ears, causing the smooth jade neck to be even more alluring. Her head was nted and resting on her arms. Apparently she was asleep.

    Liu Zhongtian was put into a difficult position. He didn¡¯t know what to do when faced with such a perfectly crafted back. He wanted to escape, but his eyes were glued onto Qiqi¡¯s body. She was simply too perfect. With such a beautiful figure, Liu Zhongtian could not help it and walked over. His fingers lightly caress Qiqi¡¯s back, to which he quickly retracted as if he had been electrocuted.

    The sky was dark. The water was already cold after so long . Liu Zhongtian pped Qiqi¡¯s cheeks lightly, yet there was no response at all. He had to get her out of the water, but with the way things were, Liu Zhongtian had no confidence in his heart at all. The woman in the water was too tempting.

    He picked up the nket on the bed and walked towards Qiqi. He tried to shift his gaze, gently carried Qiqi out of the water and wrapped her in the nket quickly. Wei Qiqi¡¯s long legs was revealed. It was so tempting. Liu Zhongtian dared not hesitate and quickly put her down on the bed. Wei Qiqi was just too tired. She had no response to whatever that was happening and continued sleeping.

 Chapter 76

    The thin nket was unable to cover her body¡¯s curves. Just looking at her posture which was like a demon¡¯s charms, one would feel that she was definitely a top-.s.s beauty. However she was an ugly woman. Yet in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s eyes, it was no longer about being pretty or ugly. That body that was full of temptations caused him to be in a flurry.

    Liu Zhongtian caressed Wei Qiqi¡¯s thin arms and smooth skin. His heart was trembling in excitement. The pa.s.sions and desires that were hard to curb rushed forth through his nerves. He heaved deeply and pulled down the snow white nket off Qiqi¡¯s body. In an instant, all was revealed. A mysteriously beautiful woman was explicitly disyed in front of Liu Zhongtian.

    Liu Zhongtian felt dizzy. Blood was continuously rushing forth within him. He couldn¡¯t endure it andid down. As long as his lips touched that woman¡¯s skin, thetter matters would be hard to resolve. He no longer wanted to control these pa.s.sionate desires. This woman belonged to him. To possess her at this moment was nothing immoral.

    "Rotten.. Duke...Irritating Duke..."

    As she dream, Qiqi waved her hands and smacked onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s face. It woke Liu Zhongtian up, who had been controlled by his desires. He straightened his body and furiously looked at the naked woman on the bed. Is he really going to take advantage of her? This was not the behaviour of a gentleman. Even if he wanted, it had to be when she was awake.

    Liu Zhongtian quickly pulled the nket and covered Wei Qiqi¡¯s white body. He began to examine his own heart. Could he have fallen for this ugly woman? Or did he begin to hallucinate about her perfect body? No matter what, Liu Zhongtian had to admit that his desires for Wei Qiqi was much stronger than for other women. No medicine can cure him.

    Liu Zhongtian pinched his forehead and forced himself to leave the bed. If he slept with her tonight on the bed, he would not be able to control himself to simply just hug her. Moreover, Wei Qiqi was reluctant. She even cursed him while dreaming.

    Liu Zhongtian was also very tired. Ever since he tied Wei Qiqi up yesterday, he hadn¡¯t slept yet. The tired him could only sleep on the table. It was actually so hard to be a gentleman.

    Wei Qiqi had a very long andfortable sleep. She opened her eyes and stretched her body. What? She looked curiously at those two smooth jade arms of hers and was stunned. She looked left and right. Where were her clothes? Wei Qiqi sat up in shock. The nket rolled down at this moment. Oh my G.o.d! Qiqi quickly pulled the nket up. Her mind was nk.

    "Wear your clothes!" Liu Zhongtian threw some clothes to Qiqi, "You slept in the wooden bucket yesterday, hence..."

    " You...d.a.m.nit, how could you? This pervert, Liu Zhongtian!" Qiqi was extremely embarra.s.sed. She was holding the nket with one hand and trying to hit Liu Zhongtian with the other. To actually dare to peep at her, he must have seen everything. This irritating Duke.

    "This Duke kind-heartedly carry you onto the bed, but you don¡¯t know how to appreciate and act so rudely!" Liu Zhongtian furiously grabbed Wei Qiqi¡¯s long and slender arms. Those arms were gentle and smooth, nearly escaping his grasp.

    "I don¡¯t believe that you didn¡¯t take a look."

    "Whether you believe or not, what can you do?" Liu Zhongtianughed lightly. If she was seen by the Duke, she should be happy. Which man would want such an ugly woman?

    "Rotten Duke, big lecher!"

    "Lecher? Wei Qiqi, don¡¯t you forget, you are this Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine. Even if I have seen it, there¡¯s nothing wrong about it!"

    Liu Zhongtian felt that he had pampered Wei Qiqi too much. How could he let this ugly.s.s manipte him? There was no woman who dared to be so rampant in front of Liu Zhongtian. He furiously extended his hand, grabbed Qiqi¡¯s nket and pulled it down. The nket rolled off Qiqi¡¯s hands. Her amazing figure was instantly disyed. Pa.s.sion stirred up fire, and there was unlimited temptation.

 Chapter 77

    Liu Zhongtian felt pa.s.sion beginning to burn in his heart. Yesterday, he had already controlled and suppressed it, letting her off. However she still had to be so arrogant today. If he let her off again, he cannot be considered a man. Liu Zhongtian uncontrobly pulled and embraced the naked body of Qiqi¡¯s. A forceful finger followed Qiqi¡¯s back and rolled down.

    "You dare to be so frivolous in front of this Duke. Not wearing anything, are you not teasing me? Now, this Duke wants to turn you into a legitimate and official Royal Concubine!"

    "No, no, Duke..." Qiqi was extremely afraid, yet she was unable to evade. Liu Zhongtian tightly held onto her, his lips slowly advancing...when his lips touched the skin of her body, he lost control.

    Wei Qiqi was forced down onto the bed by Liu Zhongtian, his strong hands pressed onto her. Qiqi was extremely furious and she started stuttering, "The...the agreement, you..."

    She hadn¡¯t spoken finish when her lips were blocked. The pa.s.sionate kiss and groping caused Qiqi¡¯s resistance to weaken. Liu Zhongtian seemed bent on getting what he wanted today.

    "Reporting to Duke, Supervisor Wu requests a visit!" A soldier¡¯s voice rang from outside the tent. He really came at the right time, Qiqi knew that she was saved. This d.a.m.ned overbearing Duke.

    l.u.s.t could be seen all over Liu Zhongtian¡¯s face, but he had to stop. He hurriedly grabbed the nket, covered Qiqi¡¯s body and pushed her onto the bed. He then calmed his emotions. After a long while he walked out of the screen cover. Wu Zhongyi this d.a.m.ned fe, always irritating people. To even want to join in the fun at such a moment. It was not easy for him to be determined in his heart...

    Wu Zhongyi walked in a fast pace and entered the tent. He looked at the screen cover, but couldn¡¯t see Wei Qiqi, thus feeling relieved. He respectfully looked at Liu Zhongtian, "Duke, Zhongyi has to go back and report to the Emperor!"

    "In a few days, the army can continue going into the desert. Does Supervisor Wu not want to observe the battle?" Liu Zhongtian said mockingly.

    "No, no, the Emperor is anxious to see me. I should hurry and return. When Third Dukees back victorious, I will personally arrange a banquet for you!"

    "Since that is the case, then Supervisor Wu shall do what he wants to!"

    "Royal Concubine?" Wu Zhongyi inquired. He wondered after yesterday¡¯s punishment, how pathetic that ugly woman would be. Just as his words sounded, Wei Qiqi walked out of the screen cover in tidy clothing. She didn¡¯t look like she had suffered a lot.

    "Why does Supervisor Wu want to leave now!" Qiqi went to his front, covered her mouth andughed.

    When Wei Qiqi appeared in front of him, Wu Zhongyi felt his back go cold. He immediately rose to bade the Duke farewell and hurriedly left the tent.

    " Luckily he is smart and ran off. If he remains, I will torture him to death! This bootlicker."

    Qiqi made a face towards the outside of the big tent and then turned back. She met Liu Zhongtian¡¯s gaze and immediately retreated a few steps. She stuttered.

    "Du, Duke, Wu Zhongyi has left. I will sleep on the mat. You were only angry just now and wanted to scare me, isn¡¯t it?" Qiqi was blushing.

    "No!" Liu Zhongtian furiously went back to the table and coldly said. The remaining light in his eyes were still measuring Wei Qiqi. Why was it that till now his heart was unable to calm down?

 Chapter 78

    "This Duke will bring the army out tomorrow. Stay in the military camp and wait for me toe back!" Liu Zhongtian retracted his gaze and began to research on his military deployment route.

    Wei Qiqi knew that it was very hard to change his mind. Had she known that, she wouldn¡¯t have agree to marry him and be a Royal Concubine. She didn¡¯t even have freedom. Wei Qiqi was about to retort when Liu Zhongtian cut her off coldly.

    "It is best that you don¡¯t attempt to disguise yourself as a soldier. Before I leave, I want to see you, obediently staying here in the camp."

    Even the ideas that she had thought of, Liu Zhongtian managed to guessed. Boring, irritating. Wei Qiqi made contact with Liu Zhongtian¡¯s cool eyes. She knew that there was no point in arguing further. Hence she furiously walked out of the big tent.

    The second day, Third Duke Liu Zhongtian wore a neat armor, took down the sword on the wall and attached it to his waist. Wei Qiqi sat on the mat and stared nkly at him. She didn¡¯t make any noise and yed with her long hair. This time, she probably couldn¡¯t follow the troops. Boring, boring.

    Liu Zhongtian raised his legs and was just about to leave the big tent when he returned and went to Qiqi¡¯s front.

    "After I exterminate the Xiongnu and return, this Duke will fetch you back to the capital and do some careful research on my little Royal Concubine."

    "Who wants you to research! When youe back, I¡¯ll leave already!" Qiqi hammered on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s armor and said something which made Liu Zhongtian extremely furious.

    "You dare to run? Better drop the idea! Liu Zhongtian has never made a repeated mistake!"

    Liu Zhongtian stared at Wei Qiqi furiously. Looks like she still wanted to escape. He then walked out of the tent in big strides andmanded the soldiers in a loud voice.

    "Soldiers who are to stay behind to guard the camp, listen closely. If General Qi dares to leave the camp on her own ord, this Duke will chop off all your heads!"

    The soldiers outside were all shivering one by one. Apparently, the main mission of those staying behind was to monitor the Royal Concubine and not let her leave. If not their heads would have to move house.

    Liu Zhongtian returned to the big tent and pulled Wei Qiqi to his front, "My ugly concubine, wait till this Duke is back!" Both of his eyes in Wei Qiqi¡¯s eyes were like a pair of wolf eyes, sharp and ferocious, as if it wanted to eat someone up.

    "b.a.s.t.a.r.d Liu Zhongtian!"

    Wei Qiqi opened her mouth and tried to bit Liu Zhongtian¡¯s palm. Liu Zhongtian evaded and instead, she bit on the armor. The metal armor instantly caused Qiqi to suffer, her teeth felt like they were about to drop off. Liu Zhongtian looked at her teasingly and left the big tent.

    Wei Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian leaving together with the troops in a majestic fashion. She became furious. This fellow who favored men over women. Just because she was poisoned once, she was ripped of her only entertainment in the Great Han. What point was there in staying in the camp alone.

    While Qiqi was angry, her heart felt an inexplicablefort. Seems like Liu Zhongtian is notpletely cold-hearted. At least he knew how to cherish this ugly woman, not to let her go to the battlefield and suffer.

    If it was not because she wanted to go back to her own world, Qiqi would not feel so repulsed about being a concubine. However, who would like such an ugly Royal Concubine? Qiqi took out her mirror and carefully observed herself. How did the original beautiful face disappear? When will thisyer of yellow lines covering her face disappear? Would she be ugly for the rest of her life?

    Qiqi kept the mirror and walked out. Immediately three to four soldiers followed behind her, probably afraid of her escaping. Having nothing to do for the whole day was indeed boring. It was estimated that Liu Zhongtian¡¯s troops had went out for at least half a day. Even if she wanted to catch up it was toote.

 Chapter 79

    Just when she was feeling bored, a soldier frantically ran to Qiqi¡¯s front and knelt on the ground. He anxiously pointed to the outside, as if there was something big happening.

    "Reporting to General Qi, there is a small team of Xiongnu rushing towards the camp!"

    "Xiongnu?" Wei Qiqi stood up. That wasn¡¯t right. If they were attacking from the desert, they would definitely meet up with Liu Zhongtian¡¯s troops. How did they appear in the vicinity of the camp?

    No matter what, this was the only retreat route of the Great Han army. It would be a mess if the Xiongnu destroyed the rations. By then the Great Han army will descend into a situation where they find it hard to advance or retreat. This small team must be the remnants of the Xiongnu army.

    What should we do? Wei Qiqi was frantic. In this desert where there was nothing, how could they resist the attacks of the Xiongnu? Suddenly, she thought of thetings...and the empty castle scheme by Zhuge Liang. It was an emergency, who knew if it would be useful.

    "Order the soldiers to quickly bury thetings in the sand, around the army camp!" Wei Qiqi ordered.

    "General Qi, there isn¡¯t enough time!"

    "Bury as much as you all can, but concentrate mainly on the camp¡¯s front side!"

    "Yes!" The soldier received the order and left.

    Wei Qiqi returned to the big tent and changed into armor. She took down the sword by the wall and unsheathed it. She was thinking, if she really died in battle today, it was better than living in the Great Han in an ugly and boring manner. As a woman, to be so ugly, it was better to be dead.

    Also, she couldn¡¯t bring herself to promise Liu Zhongtian to return to the capital with him. As the Duke, he should marry someone beautiful. There was no need to let the world tease him. The Royal Concubine dying in battle may be a good method.

    Wei Qiqi carried the sword and walked out of the big tent. The soldiers were all trying their best to bury thetings in the perimeter of the camp. With thesetings, they could stop the Xiongnu from attacking through the sand. They could easily finish all the Xiongnu in this manner.

    What¡¯s left was to fight it out. Hopefully her own brains didn¡¯t rust because of thefort of the past few days.

    Wei Qiqi ordered the remaining ten over soldiers to take out all the nkets in the camp, rolling it together and ce it on the empty ground in the camp. The soldiers all trusted Wei Qiqi implicitly, however they didn¡¯t understand why she did that. Could the nkets be used as weapons to use?

    "General Qi, what uses does these nkets have?" A soldier was rolling it while asking.

    Wei Qiqiughed lightly, "If I didn¡¯t guess wrongly, this small team is the retaliation from the Xiongnu remnants. If the enemy is from the Xiongnu camp, they would¡¯ve met up with the Duke¡¯s troops. They don¡¯t know our real strength. These nkets looked like men. They wouldn¡¯t dare to enter recklessly!"

    "That is great. They won¡¯t attack us will they? We have too few men!"

    "They don¡¯t know our strength, hence they don¡¯t dare to do a frontal a.s.sault. However they will ambush through the sand!"

    "Through the sand?" The soldiers were somewhat scared. The previous time, General Qi was almost pierced to death by those soldiers hiding in the sand.

    Now they didn¡¯t know whether such a method would work against the Xiongnu.

    "Creating so many fake soldiers is to force them to go through the sand. Only then would we have a chance of winning!"

    To force them to go through the sand, the soldiers were somewhat depressed. Thesetings could only block for awhile. The Xiongnu could easily escape from thetings.

 Chapter 80

    Wei Qiqi waved her hands and ordered the soldiers, "Prepare the bows and arrows. When you discover that thetings have some movement, immediately let loose of the arrows. The Xiongnu above the sand won¡¯t be able to guess that there is a trap under the sand!"

    "Yes!" The soldiers seemed to have understood. General Qi was really smart. Looks like the army camp had hope.

    When the soldiers who buried thetings came back, the Xiongnu were already close. From far away the, sand dust were billowing. They were running over very quickly. The sand dust disappeared suddenly, probably because they discovered the nkets in the camp and mistook it for Great Han soldiers. Hence they did not dare to enter recklessly.

    "Thetings are moving!" A soldier eximed.

    "Heed mymand, don¡¯t waste arrows. Everyone is in charge of thetings in front of them. When you see movement, shoot! Don¡¯t panic!" Wei Qiqi changed her hand signal. A soldier released the arrow from the bow and shot it onto theting. In an instant there was a m.u.f.fled sound and there was no longer any movement.

    The Xiongnu underneath the sand were great in numbers. However they all fell in thetings. Those above didn¡¯t understand what was happening and their numbers dwindled. Hence they did not dare act recklessly. Both sides thus fell into a stalemate, they were checking each other¡¯s situation.

    "They are temporarily not going through the sand and will probably attack at night. At that time, the desert will be dark and we won¡¯t be able to see the movement in thetings."

    "General Qi, we see that they still have about 50-60 people. What should we do if they attack us at night?"

    "We killed about 100 over people. With so little people left, they would not be much of a threat anymore. We have about 150 people, even if we get into a brawl we may not lose!" Wei Qiqi looked at the sky. The Xiongnu didn¡¯t move for such a long time, she probably guessed right. The Xiongnu were going to take action at night, and herself was put into a pa.s.sive stance.

    Wei Qiqi stood up and returned to the big tent vexed. She sat for a while, then left again. A few soldiers followed her wherever she went. Their motive was no longer to look after her, but to hope that General Qi would have a great idea to deal with the Xiongnu. They were staring at Wei Qiqi, causing her to feel even worse.

    "The sky is darkening. Light up all the torches, then get the soldiers to bring everything that can produce sounds. The louder the better!"

    The soldiers no longer asked Wei Qiqi why. General Qi¡¯s nning always had it¡¯s logic. They lit up all the torches and brought out all the drums and metal, sitting in the camp and began making loud sounds.

    In an instant the Great Han army camp was in a rumble. The Xiongnu from far originally intended to do a sneak attack at night. However when they heard the loud noises and see the ming torches, they were somewhat uncertain. Why is the Great Han camp so boisterous, how many people would they actually meet? They couldn¡¯t estimate at this moment.

    Wei Qiqi brought out the only fish oil barrel. It was really not easy to obtain this thing in the desert. She sat outside of the big tent and began making thest fish oil bomb. Qiqi was making it at one side and was upset at the same time. She may not be able to live through this episode. The Xiongnu were vicious by nature. These 100 plus soldiers from Great Han were not a match for them.

    Within one to two hours, the Xiongnu would definitely find that something was amiss. They would surely attack. If they razed the campground and rations, Liu Zhongtian woulde back to nothing. The big army would then die in the desert.

    This barrel of fish oil must explode in the middle of the Xiongnu in order to drive them away. Wei Qiqi couldn¡¯t send her soldiers to death, hence the only person who could go was herself. This Great Han world didn¡¯t belong to her in the first ce. Maybe with this explosion, the high energy could possibly send her back. Even if she couldn¡¯t be sent back, this explosion would end everything in an instant.

 Chapter 81

    Wei Qiqi looked at the fish-oil bomb and pinched her nose suddenly. She started crying while mumbling her grievances in a soft voice.

    "Stinky Duke Liu Zhongtian, to have let you bully me. You¡¯re not going to see me anymore, you are never going to hit Qiqi¡¯s b.u.t.tocks again, you can no longer tie me up once more. Wei Qiqi had done whatever she could for you. I hope that when you return to the capital victorious, you can peacefully marry your pretty concubine! You no longer need to worry about this ugly concubine."

    Why was she so sad? In the past, didn¡¯t she look forward to returning? If she couldn¡¯t go back, wasn¡¯t it good enough to just die like this? That Liu Zhongtian was so fierce, to rely on the fact that he was a duke to hit her b.u.t.tocks, tie her up, deny her food and drink, rebuking her, restricting her. What was there to reminisce about?

    Furthermore, what made Wei Qiqi most ufortable was that this Royal Concubine was just in-name. When he returns victorious to the capital, there would be countless prettydies. Third Duke is so awesome and handsome, there would be innumerabledies taking the initiative. At that time, he would forget about this ugly concubine.

    Qiqi stood up and wiped her tears. She picked up the fish-oil bomb and walked to the middle of the soldiers, "I¡¯m going out to take a look. If you see a fish-oil bomb explode in the middle of the desert, you can stop creating noise!"

    "General Qi, where are you going?"

    "To take care of those guys, I¡¯lle back quickly!" Qiqi said it in a in manner.

    A soldier stood up, "We¡¯ll bring a few men to go with you!"

    "That won¡¯t do. Now that I¡¯m the general in the camp, you should all listen to me. If there are so many people going it¡¯s easy to be discovered."

    "But the Duke has ordered..."

    "I¡¯m only scouting, not escaping. Furthermore, whoever dares to disobey my orders at this moment, I¡¯ll chop off his head!" Qiqi widened her eyes, her ugly face bing more ferocious. The soldiers didn¡¯t dare to speak anymore and continued to make noise with the instruments and metal.

    Wei Qiqi looked at her clothes. How did she forget? She should wear her own clothes. In case she flies through time and returned to her own world, she couldn¡¯t scare her grandfather. Wei Qiqi ran back to the big tent and changed into her own clothes, leaving the camp full of hope.

    Within the pervasive yellow sand, Wei Qiqi nced back at the campground that was filled with lights. Goodbye, Great Han, goodbye, Third Duke. This time around she no longer intended to return. No matter what received her, she would not look back in regret.

    Qiqi was inching closer and closer to the Xiongnu. Those Xiongnu were sitting around in a circle, each of them carrying a sharp saber. They were mumbling about something and constantly looked towards the military camp.

    Qiqiid down on the desert, pushing the fish-oil bomb forward bit by bit. One Xiongnu seemed to have heard something. He looked around on all fours, a pair of ratty eyes scanning the area. Discovering nothing out of the norm, he shook his head and returned to sit with the rest.

    Wei Qiqi looked at the short bomb fuse. As long as it was lit, it would explode within one minute. She would put the lit fish-oil bomb, carry it into the middle of the Xiongnu and perish together with them.

    The distance was suitable. Qiqi heaved a sigh. She urged herself to be braver and not be scared. This was no different from being struck by lightning. Didn¡¯t she await to be struck by lightning fearlessly back then?

    Qiqi took out the flint, decisively created a spark, lighted up the bomb fuse and sprinted towards the Xiongnu.

    "Come, die together with Wei Qiqi!"

    The Xiongnu discovered the shing bright light in the darkness and they instantly descended into chaos. A few Xiongnu pounced towards Qiqi. They didn¡¯t know what Qiqi was carrying, they only knew that the desert had appeared a person that had sparks and light all over her.

    Qiqi could only care about rushing. She was kicked onto the ground by a Xiongnu. Due to the fact that she fell down too hard, the fish-oil bomb in her hands flew out. Qiqi was instantly stupefied. Originally she wanted to perish with them, now the fish-oil bomb had actually flew out of her hands, flying into the midst of the Xiongnu. Qiqi immediately buried her head in the desert. An ear-deafening sound erupted.

 Chapter 82

    Wei Qiqi felt the remnants of the fish-oil mes all around her, which was burning her clothes. These was her only T-shirt and jeans. Qiqi speedily tumbled in the desert and then quickly raised her head, discovering that the desert in front of her had turned into a sea of mes. The Xiongnu suffered heavy casualties. Some were jumping about in the sea of mes, others were rolling about in the sand. Haha, looked like the fish-oil bomb grew a pair of eyes and exploded in the middle of them.

    Neither did she travel through time, nor did she die. Qiqi pranced on the sand without moving. She was feeling angry in her heart. Was it destined that she would be the Third Duke¡¯s concubine? To let him bully her?

    Qiqi felt that there was someone walking towards her front. A cool saber de rested on Qiqi¡¯s neck. Following that was warm blood flowing down the de which dripped on Qiqi¡¯s face. It was sticky and had a nose-piercing smell.

    That man was speaking something foreign. Qiqi frantically looked up. That person¡¯s face was pale and his lips were repeatedly trembling probably because Qiqi¡¯s looks were too fearsome. A face with yellow lines and blood stains sticking onto it, disheveled hair. She looked exactly like a devil. That Xiongnu already had an arm blown off, fresh blood was continuously pouring out of him and dripping on Qiqi till it was all over her body.

    "Ah! Scram!" Wei Qiqi covered her face, wiped off the blood stains and started screaming.

    s that Xiongnu¡¯s response was even more violent than hers. He threw away the saber in his hands and screamed while running away. What the h.e.l.l? Qiqi stood up with her messy hair flying everywhere. The few surviving Xiongnu thought that they had seen a ghost and scrambled to escape.

    Maybe these Xiongnu treated Wei Qiqi as a vengeful spirit in the desert. Why didn¡¯t they kill her in one strike! On the contrary, they were scared off. Qiqi looked at the sky and furiously shouted, "Why is Wei Qiqi still alive, is there any difference between a ghost and me now!"

    "Come kill me! b.a.s.t.a.r.d, what are you running for!"

    Qiqi¡¯s tears were all over her face. She was shouting in a loud voice, releasing her pent up emotions. She stopped after she finished releasing her pent up emotions. She turned around and looked longingly. The Great Han camp was already quiet. The fish-oil mes were also smaller by a lot. Now should she go back to camp or let people believe she was dead? Qiqi was somewhat lost.

    Must she go back and continue to face Liu Zhongtian? Wei Qiqi was only someone a.s.signed to him by the Emperor, an ugly woman whom no one wanted. There was no love nor bliss to speak of. Going back would only bring more troubles. She should just leave. If there was a chance to go back home, it¡¯d be best. If she couldn¡¯t go back, then the desert would be herst sce. Really, it was sad and pitiful.

    Wei Qiqi made a decision in her heart. She looked at the Great Han camp for thest time and then waded towards the recesses of the desert. This time she didn¡¯t bring her bag. Qiqi didn¡¯t need anything, even water. Wherever she walked to was her destination. That final resting spot would be Wei Qiqi¡¯s grave.

    Qiqi walked till the morning before she finally saw a cactus. A pity it was that kind that couldn¡¯t give water to her. Qiqi forcefully endured the thirst and continued walking forth. She didn¡¯t know how long she could continue going without water.

    Wei Qiqi already decided to continue walking like this. When the sun rose above her head, she already didn¡¯t have energy left. She fell and sat on the sand.

    "I¡¯m so thirsty!" Qiqi didn¡¯t even have the strength to shout.

    The fierce thirst and hunger caused Wei Qiqi to somewhat regret it. Even if she were to die, she shouldn¡¯t die so horribly. By dying from starvation(thirst), could she also be starving in h.e.l.l? Weren¡¯t that be even more pitiful?

    However it was toote to regret. To return to the Great Han camp, even if she had strength, she couldn¡¯t decipher the direction. Wei Qiqi felt that her head was extremely dizzy. Her vision was also slowly blurring. These was the symptoms and signs before death.

    Wei Qiqi fell into the desert. Her ears heard a sound that was made up of wind and sand. She thought of that song, sand that blew over, crying sand. This was just like her state now, helplessly crying.

 Chapter 83

    asionally other than the sound of the wind blowing over the sand, there was a slight mule ringing sound. It produced ding-dong sounds, extremely pleasing to the ear. There was a mule, and a person? Qiqi struggled for a few moments, her eyes searching around the vicinity. However she had no strength to call for help and fell down into the scorching desert once again.

    Wei Qiqi thought that she would die just like this and be a horrifying dried corpse in the desert. Either that or she would get devoured by the desert vultures. However, she is still alive. She was lying in a tent, a temporary tent. On the side there was a long-haired woman, skinny to the extreme, causing one to feel pity just by looking at her.

    "Who are you?" Qiqi sat up.

    "Littledy, have a drink!" That woman revealed her yellow teeth and offered Qiqi a bowl of water.

    Qiqi was too thirsty and drank in big gulps. She then suspiciously looked at the woman. Why would there be a lone woman in this vast desert?

    "You saved me?"

    "Indeed! I was just pa.s.sing by when I saw you in the desert. You had already fainted!" The woman put down the bowl, took out a piece of driedmb meat and pa.s.sed it to Qiqi, "Eat, there¡¯s nothing else. It¡¯s not easy to find something to eat in the desert!"

    "Why are you alone in the desert?" Qiqi continued asking.

    "Aren¡¯t you alone in the desert as well?"

    "I...I lost my way." Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t wish to mention about her own matter to outsiders, especially the thought of her wanting to die.

    The woman startedughing. Her dried up fingers was ying with her ck long hair. Her eyes were focused on the ugly face of Wei Qiqi, her gaze fixed on Qiqi¡¯s eyes.

    "Your eyes are very tempting, in the future you will mesmerize a lot of men!"

    "Mesmerize men? With this ugly face of mine?" Wei Qiqi nearlyughed out loud. Could all the men in Great Han like ugly women? Either that or they were mentally unstable.

    The woman¡¯s fingers flipped, revealed two set of cards and threw it in front of Qiqi, "I¡¯m a wandering diviner. If you don¡¯t believe, I can read you. Try throwing these two cards!"

    "Diviner, you really know how to bulls.h.i.t. If you can divine where Ie from, I¡¯ll believe you!" Qiqi picked up the cards and realized that the cards had some tiny words written on it. What lousy thing was this, to cheat people. Qiqi decisively threw the cards on the ground.

    That woman looked carefully, "Strange, why can¡¯t I see your past. It¡¯s so far away, you..." That woman suddenly looked at Qiqi¡¯s face, "You were poisoned by someone?"

    "Poison?"

    "Yes, the cards say that you were struck by two kinds of mysterious poison, which is a kind of curse, hence you were sent to the Great Han!"

    Wei Qiqi nearly jumped up, the driedmb meat in her mouth dropped out. She looked at the woman in front of her agitatedly, not knowing what to say. The vast Great Hannds actually had someone who understood her problems. Qiqi couldn¡¯t care anymore. She grabbed onto the woman¡¯s clothes, her eyes full of tears.

    "I want to go back! You help me to go back, please!"

    That woman furiously pushed Qiqi aside. She seemed to be someone who liked cleanliness. She tidied the clothes that Qiqi messed up, "No solution to that, you are destined to not go back!"

 Chapter 84

    Qiqi nearly cried out. She wasn¡¯t willing to let go of the woman, "Since you can divine this, you must have a way to save me! Then, whatever that you want I will give!" Qiqi looked at herself from top to bottom and realized that she had nothing worthwhile on her. Her clothes were also ragged. Immediately, she became dejected.

    Qiqi didn¡¯t give up and she pulled the hands of the diviner, "You can go find Liu Zhongtian, he has a lot of money, he is a Duke...you must help me!"

    That woman looked at Wei Qiqi depressingly. How did she meet up with such a persistent person?

    "You woman, quickly release me! Aiya..." That diviner shook loose from Wei Qiqi, picked up a cloth bag at one side and repeatedly rubbed her hands, as if Qiqi had soiled them.

    "I warn you, don¡¯te close to me anymore. You are suffering from two kinds of poison, which has only one exnation! That is because of your face." The diviner said furiously, with an extremely confident tone, allowing no room for doubt.

    Wei Qiqi felt that she had been too excited, as if she found a healing salve, "I was too excited. Quick tell me, how can I go back, the price does not matter!"

    "Give up and live in the Great Han at ease. This kind of poison is blood poison. It¡¯s very venomous, with no cure for it. As for your looks, there¡¯s a way to solve it!"

    "I don¡¯t care about looks, I want to go back..." Qiqi was dejected. She wanted to go back to the modern world, so don¡¯t say that there isn¡¯t any hope.

    Qiqi sat in front of that woman and started crying loudly. d.a.m.ned Great Han, what kind of ce was this? She didn¡¯t even want to stay for an additional day.

    That woman frowned and continued looking at the cards, "It is destined. Littledy, why must you cry?"

    "If you are like me, I guarantee that you¡¯ll cry even harder! Wa..." Qiqi decided to let loose and cry even louder.

    "Irritating, causing me to be distressed. I¡¯m not looking anymore. So messy, why is there such a woman who can mesmerize men?" The diviner picked up the cards and stood up.

    Qiqi saw that she was unhappy and she no longer dared to cry, "You said that there¡¯s a solution to my face. Tell me, how? Even if I were to stay in Great Han, I can¡¯t be so ugly. I even hate myself! Even the enemies didn¡¯t dare to kill me as if they saw a ghost! You have no idea how to send me back, but at least you have an idea for my face right?"

    "Man!" The diviner opened her eyes wide, "It is best not to pester anymore. That man will look for you tomorrow! You should wait here!" After speaking finish, she started going out.

    "Where are you going?"

    "I¡¯m leaving here!" The diviner said in a huff.

    "I will go with you!" Qiqi frantically followed and pulled the diviner¡¯s hands.

    "You better stay far away from me. The signs said that if I take you in, I¡¯ll never get peace for the rest of my life. You should go to the ce where you belong!"

    The diviner shook off Qiqi, pulled the mule over and sat on it. Before leaving, she looked at Wei Qiqi, "Don¡¯t leave the tent, wait there if you don¡¯t wish to die!"

    "Wait!" Qiqi looked at her pleadingly, "Will I still see you in the future?"

    "Maybe so...however when that time arrives you¡¯ll no longer be like this. You¡¯ll be very rich, beautiful and men who would be mesmerized by you."

    "Me mesmerizing men?"

    "I¡¯m leaving, cute little.s.s!" The diviner lightly patted the mule and it started moving, with the ringing bells sounding pleasant to the ear.

    Slowly, the diviner and her mule disappeared in the desert where the moonlight shone. The desert had countless stars acting as the backdrop, looking strangely silent.

 Chapter 85

    Wei Qiqi returned to the tent and sat down. Could she really not leave? It didn¡¯t seem like the diviner was trying to frighten her. Poison? Who gave her the blood poison and sent her to the Great Han, to stay forever in an ancient world?

    Wei Qiqi understood that she¡¯ll never get to see her dad and grandfather anymore. Grandfather had always doted on her. Her disappearance would surely be a big blow to him. He would think that Qiqi was kidnapped, or already dead. He wouldn¡¯t think that Qiqi was in Great Han, facing the moon and thinking about him.

    The wind in the desert died down. Qiqi sighed, looking at the desert under the moonlight. It really was a beautiful sight. A pity the person admiring the scene no longer had the mood, her heart felt like it was emptied out.

    Liu Zhongtian brought the Great Han army and conquered the Xiongnu southern tribe. He was victorious and the army marched back towards the Great Han camp in the desert. They had returned, they could finally return to Chang-an with pride.

    When Liu Zhongtian returned to the vicinity of the camp, he saw corpse of Xiongnu all over the desert. He instantly furrowed his brows. Not good. He quickened his steps and rushed into the camp. He discovered that there was no signs of abnormality in the camp and was baffled. Weren¡¯t the Xiongnu attacking the camp?

    A soldier guarding the camp came up and knelt, "Duke!"

    "What exactly is with those Xiongnu corpses?" Liu Zhongtian took down his helmet, his head full of sweat.

    "Duke, after you led the army off, a small team of Xiongnu suddenly ambushed the camp. It was due to General Qi¡¯s wits that we retained the camp and hardly suffered any loss!"

    "Oh? Wei Qiqi has another merit?" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s lips curled. This woman could always do things that caused him to be surprised. He should reward herter.

    "Duke!" The soldier drooped his head, "Duke, please kill me, we were unable to protect General Qi! General Qi..."

    Liu Zhongtian frowned. His heart sank as he grabbed the sleeves of the soldier and lifted him up, "Where is Qiqi?"

    "General Qi brought a fish-oil bomb and... perished together with the enemies!"

    "Nonsense!" Liu Zhongtian punched the soldier and sent him flying. The soldier smashed heavily onto the floor and spat out fresh blood. He struggled to kneel down again and painfully held onto his chest.

    "Duke...the whole camp...guardsmen are willing to ept our punishment!" After the soldier spoke, he couldn¡¯t resist and fell onto the ground. The other dozens of soldiers knelt.

    "Duke, please punish us! We were unable to protect General Qi!" They shouted in unison.

    Liu Zhongtian faced those soldiers and clenched his fists. He furiously took out the sword and raised it up. With an angry shout, the sword prated deep into the ground.

    "Call the doctor to take a look at him!"

    Liu Zhongtian walked out of the camp without turning his head. n.o.body knew of the Third Duke¡¯s current feelings. Liu Zhongtian almost crumbled at that piece of news. In the war with the XIongnu, although he emerged victorious, he no longer felt joy. He flew out into the desert. Within the vast desert, where was the image of Wei Qiqi? His heart turned ice-cold instantly.

    Liu Zhongtian stood in the middle of the explosion of the fish-oil bomb. He was looking in all directions. There was the ck spots left behind by the burning of the fish-oil everywhere. Many Xiongnu corpses were blown off and scattered everywhere. He looked for six whole hours and he didn¡¯t find a single Great Han armor. Apart from Han clothing, there was also that strange clothing. However, why was there only Xiongnu clothing all over the ce?

 Chapter 86

    Everytime Wei Qiqi ces those fish-oil bombs, her face would be full of ck soot. She wouldn¡¯t have died so easily. Liu Zhongtian hurriedly returned to the camp and entered the tent. He changed into casual clothing and ordered someone to prepare water bags for him. He wanted to re-enter the desert to look for Wei Qiqi.

    "Duke, this can¡¯t do!" General Chi blocked Third Duke Liu Zhongtian and pleaded with him, "Duke, the Xiongnu has been exterminated by us. We should move and return, how can you return to the desert?"

    "I am aware of my own limits!"

    "Duke, you will lose your life. The soldier said it, Wei Qiqi has died. She perished together with the Xiongnu!"

    "She is this Duke¡¯s concubine. As long as I don¡¯t see the corpse, this Duke will not give up!" Liu Zhongtian walked out in big strides.

    General Chi tightly followed behind, "Wei Qiqi is only an ugly woman. Though she has many merits, as a woman, she isn¡¯t worth your affections. To bring her back is to invite ridicule of fellow officials. Can¡¯t you understand? Even if you return to the capital, you¡¯ll not want that woman!"

    "Who says so? This Duke is telling you now, as long as Wei Qiqi is alive, she is my concubine!" Liu Zhongtian said coolly.

    "Duke, we have no path to follow too, please reconsider!"

    "If you dare to make any more noise, this Duke will..." Liu Zhongtian clenched his fists and looked at General Chi furiously, "Don¡¯t follow me. This Duke has ordered ten small teams to go out and look for Wei Qiqi. No matter whether she has been found, all must return to the camp before night falls!"

    "Yes, Duke!"

    General Chi no longer dared to stop him. Actually, he was worrying for Wei Qiqi. However if they continued like this, it would definitely impede the return timing. The Emperor might be furious and implicate them. But when faced with the determined him, General Chi could only order three soldiers to follow Liu Zhongtian. Following that he helplessly arranged other people to look for Wei Qiqi.

    Liu Zhongtian and the soldiers endured the hot sun and searched the desert. It was without an end. Who knew which direction Wei Qiqi went towards. The sky was gradually darkening. Liu Zhongtian looked at the soldiers behind him and pointed towards the return direction.

    "The night has fallen. All of you, return!"

    "Duke, if you don¡¯t go, we aren¡¯t going as well!"

    The soldiers saw that the Third Duke was not leaving, so how could they dare to go back. Currently, Liu Zhongtian was feeling helpless about this fruitless searching. He had lost almost all confidence. The desert was blowing currents of wind. His vision was getting blur as well. The wind was also getting smaller when it waspletely dark.

    Liu Zhongtian stopped. Any further, he would be too far from the camp. He ordered two soldiers, "Two of you partner up and return. If General Qies back, ask General Chi to set up the smoke signal and we will return immediately!"

    "Yes!" The other two soldiers hesitated before receiving the order and turning back.

    Liu Zhongtian brought the other soldier and continued moving forward. It was already night, yet there was no sign of Wei Qiqi. There was no smoke signal from the camp too. Facing the desert that couldn¡¯t speak, Liu Zhongtian had lost all hope. At this time, he really believed that Wei Qiqi was no longer in this world. Calcting the time, without water and food, she wouldn¡¯tst till the end of today.

 Chapter 87

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart felt a wave of intense pain. Wei Qiqi, this ugly woman, would she rather die than remain by his side? Was he not good enough to her? Didn¡¯t he let her be wilful? What does she hope to obtain from Liu Zhongtian before she could be satisfied?

    "Let¡¯s stop!" Liu Zhongtian helplessly stood in the desert with a face full of dejection and pain. "There¡¯s no hope, let¡¯s return!"

    "Duke..."

    The soldier helplessly followed behind Liu Zhongtian, they turned around and prepared to leave. Suddenly there was bell ringing sounds. Liu Zhongtian quickly turned his head to look for the source of the sound and discovered a mule from far away. On the mule there was a skinny woman with long hair.

    Liu Zhongtian hurriedly ran over and found an old woman who was skinny beyond belief. That woman nced at Liu Zhongtian before opening her mouth slowly, "Such a vast desert, where are you two going? You should hurry and leave!"

    "May I ask, did you see an ugly woman with medium length hair in the desert who looks like a man at first sight!" Liu Zhongtian asked anxiously.

    The woman covered her mouth andughed, "I saw, a woman who was ugly beyondparison!"

    "Where is she?" Liu Zhongtian was ted. Wei Qiqi actually didn¡¯t die. However, where was she?

    "I want water. I gave that woman one bag of water although I already don¡¯t have enough to exit the desert!" The woman tightly fixed her gaze on the only water bag on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s waist.

    Immediately, Liu Zhongtian took down the water bag and pa.s.sed it to her. The woman then looked at his sword, her eyes rolling, "You look like someone of high status, this servant also wants your sword!"

    "Sword?" This sword is Liu Zhongtian¡¯s personal item. It had already apanied him for many years, causing him to hesitate.

    That womanughed loudly, "Forget it, it seems that you have things that you find it hard to part with. It¡¯s not worth it for an ugly woman. I shall return your water and carry on with my journey!" The woman extended her fingers and tried to return the water bag to Liu Zhongtian.

    "Wait!" Liu Zhongtian thought about it, took down the sword on his waist and pa.s.sed it to the woman on the mule.

    That woman kept the water bag and sword, her face looking much relieved, "Turn left and keep walking. There will a tent there, but you have to hurry for she does not have much water left and may die soon!"

    Liu Zhongtian thanked the woman and was just about to leave when the woman said, "That ugly woman could mesmerize people, bringing her back could lead to much troubles. Duke, you must think through carefully, it may be better to leave her here to her own device!"

    "Duke?" Liu Zhongtian was stunned. How did she know that he was a Duke? When he started to observe her again, the woman already kept the sword, leaving on the mule with a satisfied look on her face.

    Liu Zhongtian was also not in the mood to care about the words of that crazy woman. He wanted to find Qiqi. As long as Qiqi didn¡¯t have danger to her life, he could always talk about things another day. He brought that soldier and turned left.

    After about four hours, there was indeed a tent in far sight. Liu Zhongtian was ted and speedily ran towards the tent.

 Chapter 88

    Wei Qiqi looked at the water bag which was already empty, and her heart went cold. Was what the diviner said true, that somebody woulde and rescue her? She was alone in the desert with not even a figure in sight. Looks like it would be hard not to die this time around.

    Ever since Qiqi knew that she couldn¡¯t go back to the modern world, she felt somewhat unwilling. Could the Great Han be her final sce? To die in the desert and be a pile of white bones? Qiqi suddenly didn¡¯t want to die. Since it was destined, what use was there in dying?

    If she had the chance to leave the desert, she would restart her life. She no longer wanted to dwell in the issue of traveling through time. She would settle down and be a Han, living out her own definition of excitement. The sessor of the Wei Group is not just all talk and no substance!

    Wei Qiqi was thirsty and decided to just lie down, her head on the ground of the tent. She was hoping to hear some sound. Suddenly, there was footsteps from the desert. Qiqi alertly stood up. She was just about to open the curtain of the tent when someone did so. Liu Zhongtian¡¯s tall figure appeared inside the tent.

    "Duke!" Wei Qiqi opened her eyes widely. Instantly she was reinvigorated. He really came to look for her! Qiqi happily opened her arms and leapt forward, tightly hugging Liu Zhongtian¡¯s waist, "Haha, how did you find me?"

    The soldier behind opened the curtain before embarra.s.singly closing it and turning around.

    "Qiqi!" Liu Zhongtian excitedly hugged Wei Qiqi. He almost forgot about the soldier behind. He happily raised her up, "Disobedient woman, if it was not because I saw a woman who met you, you wouldn¡¯t be alive to meet this Duke again. When we go back I¡¯ll settle you properly. This Duke wants to hit your b.u.t.tocks!"

    "I¡¯m happy, there¡¯s no need to die!" Qiqi excitedly wrapped her hands around Liu Zhongtian¡¯s neck, causing her face to stick closely to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s cheeks, making Liu Zhongtian extremely embarra.s.sed, not knowing what to do.

    "Qiqi..." Liu Zhongtian suddenly remembered that there was a soldier outside. He frantically pulled Qiqi away, "There¡¯s a soldier here be, mindful of your manners. We will leave immediately!"

    "Keke, alright!" Qiqi jumped down and quickly imnted a kiss on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s cheeks, making Liu Zhongtian to not know whether tough or cry. Wei Qiqi¡¯s expression of love and hate was very clear, always causing him to have an itchy feeling in his heart.

    "It is already sote and you are still so naughty. Let¡¯s go!" Liu Zhongtian pulled Qiqi¡¯s hands and went out of the tent.

    The three of them returned via retracing their steps. There was not much water left. Wei Qiqi was tired and thirsty. While walking, shetched onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s arms as she was almost out of energy. Liu Zhongtian was also very tired.

    "I can¡¯t move anymore, Duke..." Wei Qiqi¡¯s arms were hugging Liu Zhongtian¡¯s waist, she almost fell over.

    "Climb onto this Duke¡¯s back!" Liu Zhongtian squatted. Wei Qiqi feebly extended her arms and climbed onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s back. He picked her up and continued moving forward.

    Fortunately , it was night and the desert wasn¡¯t so hot. If not, Liu Zhongtian probably won¡¯tst long as well.

    "I¡¯m so thirsty, tired, hungry, sleepy. I want to eat a cow and soak in water for three days and night..." Wei Qiqi lied on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s back, her eyes were unable to open. She was mumbling in her unconsciousness, her arms tightly hooked onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s neck. Her head was lying on his back, and after a while she fell asleep.

    Wei Qiqi was really a special woman. Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t know whether he picked up a treasure or a troublemaker.

 Chapter 89G

    Wei Qiqi wasn¡¯t clear about whether she had drank water or ate food, she only knew that she sleptfortably for a long period of time. A sudden intense jolt woke her up.

    Wei Qiqi clumsily wiped her eyes and discovered that she was lying in a horse carriage, covered with a piece of long cloth. Wasn¡¯t she on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s back? Why was she in the carriage? Wei Qiqi sat up, lifted up the curtain and looked out. In front and behind were troops moving. They already left the desert and were on the way to the capital Chang-an.

    "Going back?"

    Qiqi extended her head and tried to scout forward. She saw Liu Zhongtian dressed in armor, traveling at the front of the troops. This fe, wasn¡¯t he tired? Looking by it they didn¡¯t stay long in the camp before returning to Chang-an.

    "General Qi!" Liu Yun rode his horse towards the side of Qiqi¡¯s carriage. Heughed and said, "You are really awesome, to sleep for a few days. No matter how the Duke called you won¡¯t wake up!"

    "Oh!" Qiqi smiled sheepishly. Looks like she was really too tired, to sleep for such a long period of time.

    "We are going back to Chang-an. The Duke ordered me to send you back to the Duke¡¯s manor first!"

    "How about the Duke?"

    "Returning victorious, the Duke is leading the troops to be received by the Emperor!"

    "The Emperor is personally receiving?" Qiqi felt weird. Didn¡¯t the Emperor not like Liu Zhongtian? To even personally receive them.

    "That is an utmost honor. Our Third Duke is so inspiring. Whoever sees him has to give way to him!" Liu Yun said proudly.

    "Why not bring me to that asion?"

    "Your ident.i.ty now is different. You are the Third Duke¡¯s concubine. How could you simply go meet so many officials?"

    "Hmph!"

    Qiqi put down the curtains. It must be because he thought that she was ugly and he would lose face. This d.a.m.ned Liu Zhongtian. No matter what she was General Qi and had numerous merits, yet she was not allowed to go see the fun. She really wanted to see that shameless Emperor brother, what kind of look did he exactly have?

    Wei Qiqi touched her own face and involuntarily thought of the diviner¡¯s words. Looks could be recovered, however the diviner said one word, ¡¯man¡¯. What meaning was that? Could it be to eat a man¡¯s flesh, or to drink his blood? That shouldn¡¯t be the case, it was too disgusting. d.a.m.nit, she left without even speaking clearly. Just what was it?

    Qiqi thought about the diviner¡¯s words and felt gooseb.u.mps throughout her body. She decided not think about it anymore and continued to stay in the carriage, bored. Apart from eating some food, drinking a bit of water and resting asionally at night, the troops were traveling.

    Qiqi felt that her waist was going to break from sitting. Liu Zhongtian kept on riding in front without going too far nor near. It was okay not to talk to her, but he didn¡¯t even bother looking back. She wanted to find a chance toin to him but couldn¡¯t do so. That prideful cold Duke only let her see his imposing figure and armor that was shining brightly under the sun. Wei Qiqi depressingly pinched her chin. Could she really stay in the Great Han and live with this boring Duke for the rest of her life?

    The troops entered the streets of Chang-an. Wei Qiqi heard noise and cheers from outside. All the more she couldn¡¯t contain her own heart. The Great Han streets must be seen. This was real history. She was just about to extend her head to see the excitement outside when her head was pressed back in. Following that, the curtains were raised. Third Duke Liu Zhongtian finally appeared.

 Chapter 90

    "Return to the Duke¡¯s manor with Liu Yun immediately. You aren¡¯t allowed to move freely. Also, don¡¯t open the curtains of the carriage!"

    Qiqi furiously stared at him, "I want to watch the fun with you, so why are you sending me away secretly! Is it because of my looks?"

    "What rubbish are you saying? Which man will strut around bringing his woman? Return to the manor and wait for this Duke!"

    "Liu Zhongtian, who is your woman?" Qiqi pulled down the curtains, not wanting to see the irritating look of Liu Zhongtian. Looks like her following days wouldn¡¯t be good. Liu Zhongtian had almost treated her as his personal property. Women were born to rely on men. That fe¡¯s head was simply outdated.

    Qiqi¡¯s carriage split ways with the troops at the main street of Chang-an. Liu Yun rode the horse and led the way. Very quickly, they reached the Duke¡¯s manor.

    Wei Qiqi jumped down the carriage, her eyes staring at the imposing gate of the manor. The architecture and design of the manor was reallyvish. Who knew if the modern Chang-an, which was Xi-an, would still have this remains. It probably didn¡¯t exist anymore. A bowl from the Han dynasty was worth the value of several cities two thousand yearster. Liu Zhongtian this unlucky Duke would be more valuable, his bones and organs were to be worth a lot more!

    Liu Yun pushed open the door and led the way forward. Qiqi followed behind.

    "Wee Royal Concubine!" On both sides there were several maids and servants weing her at the same time. Wei Qiqi was shocked. It was really grandiose. A Third Duke had so many people attending, and there were so many women. Qiqi was thinking in her heart that the Third Duke was lecherous.

    A middle-aged man who looked like a butler walked forward. When he saw Qiqi, his face changed drastically. He had a good shock. It took him a long while before he dared to raise his head and said to Wei Qiqi in a timid voice, "Royal Concubine, I¡¯m called Liu Quan, the butler of the Duke Manor. If there¡¯s anything, you can order me to do it!"

    "Oh!" Qiqi knew that he was scared by her own looks. She then looked towards the maids on both sides. They were embarra.s.singly lowering their heads. They probably didn¡¯t dare to look again. They only heard that the Royal Concubine was ugly, however they must be frightened after seeing her today.

    Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t care if they liked her or not. She wasn¡¯t the real Royal Concubine anyway, just a property in the Emperor¡¯s mind. She had an agreement with Liu Zhongtian. As long as he did not go overboard, Wei Qiqi would continue enduring.

    Wei Qiqi looked at her own clothes. The mes that came from the fish-oil burnt her jeans till there were holes everywhere. Her shoes were also worn off. Her appearance probably scared them, that was why everybody was even more afraid of her. Qiqi looked at the maids with dissatisfaction. She wasn¡¯t born this ugly. She had times when she was beautiful too, but was currently unable to find a way to recover.

    Wei Qiqi knew how to make use of her own status, just like how she knew how to use her sessor ident.i.ty. She was a Royal Concubine, apart from the Duke, she was the biggest here. Qiqi acted like nothing happened and surveyed the surroundings. Without finding another suitable ce, it would be good to stay in the Duke Manor. At least she wouldn¡¯t be humiliated.

    "Bring me to the room, I want to bathe and change!" Qiqi wanted to bathe and change into clean clothes. This dirty look of her was dissatisfying. It was permeating with the smell of fish-oil and sweat.

    "Yes!" Two maids respectfully led the way and Wei Qiqi followed. Looking at their respectful looks, she knew that there were a lot of rules in the Duke Manor. However to the new Royal Concubine, everything was like an illusion, not worth paying attention to.

    When the maids behind saw that the concubine had left, they looked at each other and secretly gossiped. How did their suave Third Duke marry such an ugly woman. Scary was the word to describe her. The Duke was really pitiful. Who knew how many girls would have their hearts broken. Especially Ning Yun-er in the manor, what kind of feeling would she have?

 Chapter 91

    The butler scattered the maids who were discussing amongst themselves while shaking his head helplessly. He was feeling unjust for Third Duke. This Emperor really knew how to cause trouble. Wasn¡¯t this the perfect example of a disunion? It was always the dragon matching the phoenix, the hero with the beautifuldy. Why did their Third Duke marry such an ugly woman?

    Two maids brought Qiqi along the long walkway of the garden and walked towards the backyard. Third Duke¡¯s manor was really not small. It was grand. Empty rooms were in the dozens. There were pavilions everywhere, with flowers decorating the ce and small waterfalls flowing through. It was much more extravagant than what was seen in TV dramas.

    From not far away, there was a sombre zither sound. It was refreshing and pleasant to the ears, making one feel refreshed. Wei Qiqi stopped in her tracks and looked around curiously. However she didn¡¯t see anyone, hence she called the maid over.

    "Who is ying the zither?"

    "Reporting to Royal Concubine, it¡¯s Miss Yun-er!" The maid spoke softly.

    "Yun-er. That sounds familiar?"

    "Miss Yun-er will y the zither at this time everyday, because..." The maid felt that she had spoken too much and didn¡¯t dare to make another sound.

    "Because of what?" If she didn¡¯t hear about it then forget it, but she clearly heard the hidden words the maid was trying to convey, yet she suddenly stopped. This caused Qiqi to feel ufortable. "I dislike people saying things ipletely!"

    "Royal Concubine, please pardon me. In the past the Duke will always return from court at this timing, hence the Miss will y the zither at this time..."

    So this was the case, the zither was yed for the Duke. Looks like this Ning Yun-er was totally head over heels over Liu Zhongtian. The Emperor forcefully split them apart and even drove a third party into a wedge. He was really bad hearted.

    "Bring me to take a look!" Qiqi remembered. Liu Zhongtian had mentioned about this Miss Yun-er before. She knew that she was a beauty just by hearing her name. Who knew if there was a difference between ancient beauties and modern worlddies.

    The maid led Wei Qiqi around the fake mountain and stopped at a pavilion. Qiqi unknowingly walked up. There was a green-clotheddy sitting in the pavilion. Her hairpins were like clouds and there was a pearl of flower in between the temples on her hair. Looking again at the face, she had fine brows and phoenix eyes. Her skin was white. One look and one would know she was a beauty. Her expression was gentle and her posture delicate, causing people to fall for her. This should be Liu Zhongtian¡¯s sweetheart!

    That woman seemed to have noticed someone walking over. She frantically raised her head, saw Wei Qiqi¡¯s face and was scared till she retreated in steps. Her face was pale, and it took her a long while to recover. What a scaredy-cat. Wei Qiqi immediately backed one step away. She was afraid of scaring thisdy and have Liu Zhongtian look for trouble with her when hees back.

    "Don¡¯t be scared, I¡¯m Wei Qiqi!"

    One maid quickly came over and bowed towards Ning Yun-er. She quickly exined, "Miss, this is the new Royal Concubine that the Emperor has bestowed to the Duke!"

    "Royal Concubine?" Ning Yun-er looked towards Qiqi¡¯s face and still thought that it was very scary. The woman in front of her was really too ugly. She only heard that the Duke married a concubine, yet she didn¡¯t know that she was ugly to this extent. She felt injustice for the Duke. How could Wei Qiqi match up to the Third Duke? This was clearly an insult to him.

    However Ning Yun-er was also happy. Since the Royal Concubine looked like this, how would the Duke like her? Hence the Duke was still hers, her heart calmed down at this thought.

    Ning Yun-er walked to Qiqi¡¯s front and bowed, "Greetings Royal Concubine!"

    "Dispense with formalities. Were you ying the zither?"

    "Yes, Royal Concubine, looks like you know music as well!" Yun-er lightly caressed the strands of hair between her temples, looking extremely feminine. All men are probably into this kind of woman, feeling like protecting her just by looking at her, embracing her into his arms. Maybe Third Duke was also happy about this. Qiqi¡¯s heart involuntarily felt sour.

    "I don¡¯t know this. I only know how to y the piano. You continue, I¡¯m only curious!"

    Wei Qiqi left the pavilion unhappy. She could still feel Yun¡¯er¡¯s gaze, causing her to feel uneasy. Maybe that woman had already treated her as a love rival. However with Qiqi¡¯s current looks, Yun¡¯er didn¡¯t have to worry. Third Duke was a man, he needed a gentle and pretty woman like Yun¡¯er the most.

 Chapter 92

    Within the camp in the Great Han desert, there was only Wei Qiqi this ugly woman. Now that they¡¯ve reached Chang-an, there were pretty and cutedies everywhere. There was no room for Wei Qiqi.

    Wei Qiqi was brought into a room that was elegantly decorated. It had an ancient color and smell. It was much morefortable here than the big tent. Especially that bed. Even though it couldn¡¯tpare to the big soft bed she once had, it was at least better than living in the desert. Qiqi happilyid down and asked the maid in a soft voice.

    "Will this be my room in the future?"

    "Royal Concubine, this room belongs to Duke and yourself. The Duke lives here alone in the past!"

    "What?" Wei Qiqi sat up immediately. She had to keep living together with Third Duke in the same room? The manor was so big, wasn¡¯t there other rooms? No matter what she couldn¡¯t stay with the Duke. He was definitely a dangerous character.

    "Royal Concubine! This maid has prepared water and clothes for you. Please enter the shower and change up!"

    She could finally bathe properly this time around. The environment in the manor was not shabby. Qiqi was brought by the maid into the exclusive bathtub. There was a slight fog in the room, emitting a faint fragrance. Qiqi walked to the front of the tub. The maid also followed and began helping Qiqi to undress.

    Wei Qiqi quickly swatted her hands away and jumped up sensitively. She looked at the maid embarra.s.singly. Really, they had to serve her until this extent? Thinking about this causes gooseb.u.mps all over her. It was not bad being a concubine, it simply feels like she was being a parasite.

    "It¡¯s alright, there is no need to do that. You may get out!"

    "This maid wants to serve Royal Concubine!" The maid spoke softly.

    Qiqi immediately looked at her alertly and tried to evade the maid, "Quickly get out! I have no need for your service!"

    "Royal Concubine, this maid doesn¡¯t know what wrong shemitted?" The maid was somewhat scared, her head drooped and she did not dare to make any noise. Her tears were almost falling.

    "No, I¡¯m just not used to it, I can do it myself."

    "Then this maid will wait outside the door!" The maid spoke and retreated cowardly.

    Wei Qiqi scratched her head. Really, these women were all the same pattern, bowing and bending their knees. It was difficult to adjust to them. It was actually so awesome to be a Royal Concubine, to even have someone serving her while bathing. Who knew whether women would serve the Duke when he was bathing too. What a lecherous Duke. When Qiqi thought about this she got furious.

    Qiqi immersed herself in the hot water. There were many flower petals on the water surface, causing a soothing smell to permeate the ce. Maybe this was the highest standard of living in the Great Han. Sadly, there wouldn¡¯t be a big tub used for ma.s.saging.

    Wei Qiqi wore the previously prepared Royal Concubine clothing. She was smiling bitterly while standing. What the h.e.l.l, this was like an opera. How could she freely walk and jump? She was only 17 and should still have a long happy and blissful life. Must she really live like this?

    Qiqi opened the door and saw that there was a person in eunuch clothing standing outside. He raised his head to see Wei Qiqi once before bowing his head and said, "Royal Concubine, the Third Duke has ordered me to report to you that he might stay in the pce for a few days!"

    "Stay in the pce?" Qiqi thought for a while before nodding, "Understood!"

    The eunuch ran off in small steps. Qiqi pulled over the maid and asked curiously, "Is that person an eunuch?"

    The maid¡¯s face reddened, "Yes, Eunuch Xiaoyu from the pce!"

    "Eunuch Yu?" Qiqiughed. She could actually see a real eunuch in Great Han. Clean chin with no beard, a feminine appearance, it was really funny. She turned around and asked the maid, "What is your name?"

    "Replying to Royal Concubine, this maid is called Xiaotao!"

    "Xiaotao, ask the butler Liu Quan toe see me!"

    "Yes!" Xiaotao replied and hurriedly left.

    Wei Qiqi looked at the clothes on her body. No matter what she had to change this situation. Since she had decided to stay in Great Han, then she should live ording to her own design and intentions. To wrong herself was not Wei Qiqi¡¯s style.

 Chapter 93

    Butler Liu Quan quickly came in, "Royal Concubine, may I know what orders you have?"

    "Invite Chang-an¡¯s best seamstress, woodworker, artisan, cksmith and cobbler over."

    "Yes! Any other orders?"

    "Is there any empty room in the backyard? Prepare one for me!"

    "We do have a lot, may I know what Royal Concubine wants to use it for?"

    Qiqi lifted her skirt and stood up. She cleared her throats and said without courtesy, "I want to stay there!"

    When Liu Quan heard that, he immediately looked at Qiqi suspiciously, "Isn¡¯t the Royal Concubine staying together with the Duke in this room?"

    "Why are you bothering so much? Must you meddle in this issue?" Wei Qiqi stared with her eyes wide open. It couldn¡¯t be one more Wu Zhongyi right?

    "No, this old servant will see to it right away!" The butler no longer dared to ask further and respectfully retreated.

    The butler emptied out a room beside the Duke¡¯s. The people he invited were all brought to the backyard of the Duke¡¯s manor and entered Qiqi¡¯s room. Apart from Qiqi and Xiaotao, no one knew what they were researching. There were a lot of cloth, wood, metal instruments etc entering and exiting. The butler Liu Quan paid silver for the materials bought while being confused in his heart. What was the Royal Concubine doing?

    Actually, Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t make a fuss, she only hoped to return to her previous lifestyle in the modern world. After a few days of busying, those invited people left. Wei Qiqifortably stretched her waist. The maid Xiaotao had already figured out some of Qiqi¡¯s lifestyle and habits. Furthermore this Royal Concubine was not picky, and was cheerful. Slowly, the feelings of fear dissipated.

    "Royal Concubine, the Duke will not like to see you wear like this!" Xiaotao reminded her.

    "I¡¯m not wearing for him to see!"

    Her body felt much more rxed. That was the casual clothing that she had the seamstress prepare for her specifically. Faint pinkish sweaters, with pinkces on the chest. Pink flowered dress that reached her knees. She knew that the Great Han women couldn¡¯t reveal their legs, hence she had the seamstress to make her pink mini stockings, with white flowers wrapped around it. Wearing this was cool andfortable, causing her to feel at ease.

    "Royal Concubine! Why are you not staying together with the Duke?" Xiaotao spoke in a soft voice.

    "Duke thinks that I¡¯m ugly. He couldn¡¯t wait to not live with me?"

    "Oh!" Xiaotao no longer asked further. She then ce her focus at the corner of the wall. The Royal Concubine asked the woodworker and cksmith to work for three whole days before they constructed this weird thing that had wheels on it. "What is that?"

    "Bicycle!"

    "There are only two wheels. Royal Concubine, how can it be used?" Xiaotao went around the bicycle and looked, feeling extremely curious.

    "Let me demonstrate for you to see!" Qiqi rode the bicycle and said proudly, "I intend to travel through the Great Han¡¯s Chang-an and be a real Great Han person, admiring the views of the Great Han!"

    Xiaotao excitedly dodged to one side. Wei Qiqi stepped on the pedal and the bicycle miraculously turned. Qiqi and the bicycle speedily rushed into the courtyard. She happily extended her arms and smiled excitedly while looking behind at Xiaotao.

    "I¡¯ll perform some stunts!"

    Wei Qiqi intended to ride the bicycle and rush out when she b.u.mped into a person who just walked into the backyard. That wasn¡¯t anyone, but Liu Zhongtian who just came back from the pce. He grabbed onto the handle of the bicycle and easily raised Wei Qiqi up from the bicycle. Without saying a single word, he lifted Wei Qiqi into his own room in big strides, shutting the door behind him.

 Chapter 94

    The maid Xiaotao extended her tongue and left quietly. She knew that Third Duke was angry. The ugly Royal Concubine was probably in trouble.

    "This Duke just came back and heard that you caused a ruckus in the manor. Tell me what did you do!" Liu Zhongtian sat on the chair and looked at Wei Qiqi with a strange look. When he saw Qiqi¡¯s clothes, he involuntarily frowned.

    "Why are you so fierce?" Qiqi tidied up her clothes which Liu Zhongtian messed up. She pointed to the outside of the door, "Isn¡¯t that just a bicycle?"

    "What else?"

    "Clothes, I made a few sets of casual clothing!"

    "What else?"

    "What else are there?" Wei Qiqi touched her hair, "Oh! Hair! I didn¡¯tb to that fanciful rooster head, instead I tied up a ponytail, is that worth being angry about!"

    "What the Duke wants to hear is not this. Come over!" Liu Zhongtian looked at her ponytail and the set of clothing. Indeed she looked much more cuter and lively, having a different taste whenyered with this set of eyes.

    "It¡¯s only a ponytail, why do you want to look at it!" Wei Qiqi reluctantly walked to the front of Liu Zhongtian.

    Liu Zhongtian pulled her into his embrace, "You ordered people to empty out a room. Are you thinking of telling the whole manor that the Duke and Royal Concubine are sleeping separately?"

    "Is that important? Everyone knows that you are under orders to get married. I¡¯m so ugly, so it¡¯s normal to sleep separately!"

    "However, did no one tell you that there are alot of people who like to hear interesting news like this?"

    "Whoever likes to speak, let them be! As long as I¡¯m happy!"

    "However this Duke is not happy!" Liu Zhongtian exerted force in his hands, almost hugging Wei Qiqi, "The Emperor is waiting for our good news!"

    Wei Qiqi felt that her own hair was already dangling on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s face. She was put in a somewhat difficult position.

    "What kind of news does he want to hear?"

    "Is the Royal Concubine pregnant?"

    "Hey!" Qiqi pushed Liu Zhongtian, "Does that Emperor-brother of yours have something wrong with his head? We are not a real couple. I¡¯m already in a bad enough state because of him, what else does he want? Could I really have to fake a stomach for him to see!"

    "We can give him a real one to see!" Liu Zhongtianughed lightly, a face full of teasing.

    "Liu Zhongtian, you¡¯re also getting crazy like your brother. Quickly put me down!"

    Liu Zhongtian let go of Wei Qiqi and she quickly jumped to one side, on guard against Liu Zhongtian, "I already told you clearly, the reason why I¡¯m staying in the manor is because I don¡¯t have anywhere else to go. I¡¯m borrowing your ce to stay. Don¡¯t treat me like a real Royal Concubine. I don¡¯t like to be restricted!"

    "Then what should I treat you as?"

    "Little sister, or a friend! Your manor is so big, it¡¯s nothing much with an extra me around!"

    "However I¡¯m not inck of sisters or friends. Ick a concubine!" Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi teasingly. He was unable to treat this ugly woman as a little sister or whatever friend. She had a thing in her bones that was exuding temptation while standing there, causing his heart to palpitate.

    Wei Qiqi suddenly perked up and went to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s front, "Duke, do you have someone you like?"

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s face darkened, "Why are you suddenly asking this?"

    "It¡¯s fine if you don¡¯t answer directly. Is it Miss Yun-er?" Qiqi yfullyid down on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s knees, trying to probe something out of him.

    "Don¡¯t speak nonsense, Yun-er is just a lonely girl."

    "However you must have contemted marrying her before? Who doesn¡¯t want beautiful girls, but want an ugly woman instead?" Qiqi thought about that green-clothed woman. She was gentle like water. She should be the type of girl that a chauvinistic guy like Liu Zhongtian would like.

 Chapter 95

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi thoughtfully. This ugly woman was eager to sell someone else out and rid herself of her responsibilities. However, she doesn¡¯t understand this Duke¡¯s mind.

    "Giving her a ce of refuge was a past thought. Now, this Duke wants to reconsider!"

    "Why? If I were you, I would bravely seek happiness. I¡¯ll marry anyone I like. It is such an unfortunate thing to be together with someone that you don¡¯t like. Nothing can stop two people who are in love!"

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi in shock. She was young, yet her thinking was so weird. So bold, daring and without restraint. She was a woman who couldn¡¯t be stopped once she had set her sights on something. He admired this ugly woman, even leaning towards her weird perceptions, the exaggerated happiness theory.

    "Is it that this Duke will not be able to stop you if you have someone you like!" Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi coldly. From her words, if she had someone she admired, she would stop at nothing to be with him?

    "That is of course!" Wei Qiqi stood up and thought, "If I meet someone that I like, I¡¯ll follow him without hesitation, worshipping and loving him. No form of power will be able to stop us from being together!"

    "Do you know what you are saying, furthermore in front of your husband? It is extremely disrespectful to talk about another man in front of me!" Liu Zhongtian thought that Qiqi had forgotten about her ident.i.ty as his Royal Concubine, to actually look forward to a blissful life with another man.

    "Hey, you are the one who allowed me to speak, yet now you are ming me!" Wei Qiqi was angry till she stomped her foot, turned around and walked towards the door.

    Liu Zhongtian stood up and forcefully held her hand, "Where are you going?"

    "To my own room!"

    "Everything here is mine, where would there be your room." Liu Zhongtian pulled Qiqi into his embrace and lifted up her chin. He looked at the ugly face that was angry and embarra.s.sed, "I heard that you went through some major engineering. This Duke¡¯s house will probably fall. Let¡¯s go, show your husband what good thing Qiqi did?"

    Wei Qiqi shook him off. Without a choice, she could only lead in front. Very quickly, she reached her own room and she lightly pushed open the door. Liu Zhongtian was filled with shock as he walked in. The scene in front of him caused him to be stupefied.

    "Wei Qiqi is going to rebel..." Liu Zhongtian walked into the room. The original bed that was embedded into the walls were taken off. He saw a unique big wooden bed ced in the middle of the room. It had a milky white nket, a milky color bedding, looking extremely soft andfortable. It filled the room with a romantic atmosphere.

    The four walls were painted with an elegant pink color. The floor wasid with ayer of smooth wooden boards. The floor in front of the bed was covered by a soft and thick carpet. That window had a milky white curtain hanging on it. The room even had a wooden dressing table. The most special thing was that the dressing table had a small round mirror standing on it. When Liu Zhongtian looked at the mirror, he had a shock. The mirror actually reflected a very clear image of the person, almost as if seeing his own half. It must be this little witch¡¯s ything. It was hard to imagine that his Royal Concubine had created a miracle for him.

    "These are all requested by you to do?"

    "Yup, I didn¡¯t touch your room. The butler said that it is empty here, so I thought..." Qiqi drooped her head, her heart was ruminating. The Duke had so many rooms, yet he was so stingy about giving her one room. To think that he was a Duke?

    Liu Zhongtian couldn¡¯t contain hisughter. He suddenly walked to Qiqi¡¯s front and teasingly carried her, "This Duke is not ming you, however... this is such a big bed. It is a bit of a waste for only one person to use it!"

 Chapter 96

    "Duke!" Qiqi trembled nervously. She pointed at the big bed, "If you like it, I¡¯ll get someone to make one for you. If that can¡¯t be done, you can get someone to carry it away. I¡¯ll gift it to you!"

    "Qiqi, what exactly do you want? Do you hate this Duke?" Liu Zhongtian couldn¡¯t understand this woman in front of him. What was she avoiding for? Was she afraid of the Duke peeking at this ugly woman¡¯s body? Haha, reallyughable. He was now even more interested in that pair of bewitching eyes.

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s lips came close to Qiqi¡¯s. His eyes rested on her lips. Qiqi quickly turned her head. That pair of lips slipped past Qiqi¡¯s cheeks andnded on her hair. This infuriated the Third Duke Liu Zhongtian. Wei Qiqi actually dared to ignore his kiss. He was the Duke, her husband. She was challenging his pride. He furiously carried Qiqi up and threw her onto the soft wooden bed. Heid down and covered her with his body.

    "Wei Qiqi, don¡¯t be so unruly. Do you know? You caused this Duke to suffer just by thinking about you. There are no woman who had rejected me like you did. Just based on this looks of yours, being able to be the Royal Concubine and causing me to go crazy over you, you should feel happy instead." After speaking finish, he tried to kiss Qiqi again.

    Wei Qiqi quickly extended her hand and frantically blocked Liu Zhongtian¡¯s iing lips. She said anxiously, "Wait, we aren¡¯t for real. We have an agreement. Don¡¯t be rash, Duke."

    "This Duke only wants his woman, no other reasons are needed!"

    "No, that, I¡¯m only 17. It¡¯s illegal under the marriagews. It¡¯s ineffective!"

    "What nonsense are you speaking?" Liu Zhongtian forcefully held her hands, his lips forcefully nted onto Qiqi¡¯s. His big hands reached to Qiqi¡¯s front and lightly pulled Qiqi¡¯s clothes. Qiqi¡¯s clothes instantly loosened, revealing the slightly red innerwear.

    Wei Qiqi was really scared this time around. Liu Zhongtian wasn¡¯t trying to scare her, he was for real. This was the Duke¡¯s manor, he could do whatever he wanted here. His hands were rubbing against her body. These touches were real. With the thin veil of clothes separating, Qiqi could feel the heating from his hands, scorching her.

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s lips slowly moved, staying at her neck. That kiss was intense and concentrated, tempting Wei Qiqi¡¯s heart. That big hand was already reckless and dissatisfied...

    "Duke, there¡¯s someone!" Qiqi¡¯s heart was almost jumping out. She couldn¡¯t endure it and shouted.

    Liu Zhongtian lightly smiled. He raised his head and looked at Qiqi, "Trying to lie to this Duke!"

    The Duke was already clear of Wei Qiqi¡¯s little tricks. She shouldn¡¯t think of lying to him at this moment. Today he wanted her to know what a husband was. At least in bed, the woman should know how to treat her man.

    Suddenly there was knocking outside the door. There was indeed someoneing. Following that was Ning Yun-er¡¯s gentle voice, "Royal Concubine, Yun-er has brought you some snacks!"

    Wei Qiqi instantly raised her head happily. She looked at Liu Zhongtian smugly. This was really an opportune timing. Ning Yun-er really knew when to find her timing, to choose this time to send snacks over. Qiqiughed and pushed Liu Zhongtian, "Your Yun-er is here, don¡¯t mess with me anymore, it¡¯s time to change!"

    "What are you saying? This Duke is really..."

    Liu Zhongtian furiously cursed, yet he didn¡¯t know how to scold the woman outside who didn¡¯te at the right time. He could only unwillingly let go of Qiqi and retreat to one side. He tidied his clothes and walked in big strides to the dressing table. He unwillingly sat down, his eyes still lingering on Qiqi¡¯s body. It was really weird. Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart was in turmoil. His desire to conquer this woman was almost clouding his entire consciousness. Was she really so mesmerizing?

    Wei Qiqi embarra.s.singly pulled up her clothing and quickly tied on someces. She arranged her messy hair and jumped down the bed, happily opening the door.

    Ning Yun-er was full of smiles as she entered the room, her hands were holding a tray. When she discovered Liu Zhongtian was in the room, she was somewhat shocked and happy. She immediately lowered her head. The atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

    "So the Duke is here too!"

    Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t speak a single word, but clenched his fist. He stood up, frowned, and walked out in big steps.

    Ning Yun-er stole a nce at the Duke who was leaving. Her eyes were full of worship, she instantly drooped her embarra.s.sed eyes. Her shy att.i.tude was obvious. It was only after the Duke left then did she put the snacks on the table.

    "The Duke...doesn¡¯t seem to be too happy..."

    "Strange Duke, who knows what he is thinking?" Wei Qiqi picked up the snack and sampled it. She happily looked at Ning Yun-er, "It¡¯s very good, you are really skillful!"

    "In the past I used to make it for the Duke, now I don¡¯t have the chance!" Yun-er sighed.

    "Does Yun-er like the Third Duke?"

    "Royal Concubine, please don¡¯t be angry, Yun-er didn¡¯t mean anything..." Ning Yun-er looked at Wei Qiqi nervously. She realised Wei Qiqi¡¯s eyes were abnormally beautiful. If not for those yellow lines on her face, she must be a very beautiful woman.

    "You are thinking too much."

    Qiqi¡¯s eyes rolled and sheughed. There¡¯s a good idea to let Liu Zhongtian¡¯s focus shift and no longer stare at Qiqi everyday. That was Ning Yun-er. She was more feminine than Qiqi, could Liu Zhongtian not see this point?

    Wei Qiqi knew that her looks were ugly. The Duke was only upset that he couldn¡¯t possess her. Probably, when a beautiful woman sends herself into his arms, the Duke would immediately forget about her, then she could be carefree.

    And, there was a beautiful woman, Ning Yun-er, ready. Anybody could tell that Yun-er was fond of the Duke, she just didn¡¯t dare to confess. Qiqi pitied her. Why did she keep quiet when she liked someone? She didn¡¯t have her own opinion at all!

    "Actually this is just a decreed marriage between the Duke and I. The Duke doesn¡¯t like me at all. Look at me, men will run away at my looks!" Qiqi pointed at her face, then held Yun-er¡¯s hands endearingly.

    "The Duke can have his own desired concubine. That person is you. I will leave one day sooner orter..."

    "Royal Concubine..." Yun-er¡¯s face blushed. She didn¡¯t think that Wei Qiqi would be so bold to speak whatever that was on her mind. Yun-er of course was willing to be the concubine, not for the position, but for Third Duke.

    "I came to the Great Han alone and don¡¯t have anywhere to go at the moment. When I have made my footing in Chang-an, I¡¯ll leave the manor and look for my own happiness!"

    "Leaving?" Yun-er looked at Wei Qiqi strangely. She didn¡¯t understand what Qiqi meant, not knowing whether what she said was true.

    "Right, I want to have my own career, lifestyle and a lover. Since the heavens wants me to stay in Great Han, I cannot disappoint myself!"

    "To be the Third Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine is the dream of many, yet you..."

    "Decree, do you understand what¡¯s a decree? It means that I¡¯m unwilling, the Third Duke is not the man that I¡¯m looking for!"

    "I still don¡¯t understand..." Yun-er looked at Qiqi with doubt.

    "You don¡¯t have to understand, you just have to know that I won¡¯t fight with you. As long as the Duke likes you, you can have your wishe true!"

    Wei Qiqi thought that her words will make Yun-er happy. However, Yun-er was sobbing.

    "The woman the Duke likes is not me!"

    "Not you?" Qiqi involuntarily frowned. She didn¡¯t understand. Could the Duke not like women? Qiqi immediately covered her mouth. No wonder the Duke always treated her as... Irritating Duke, disgusting Duke.

    Yun-er rubbed away the tears and spoke, "The woman that the Duke likes is Han Yu!"

    "Han Yu... who is she?" Wei Qiqi was a bit confused. Why was there suddenly one Han Yu popping out?

    "Han Yu is an official¡¯s daugther. She is in love with the Duke and he originally intended to marry Han Yu. In the end, the Emperor appointed Han Yu as his concubine. The woman that the Duke was in love with became the Emperor¡¯s. He was in severe pain for a long period of time."

    Yun-er sighed and continued, "Concubine Han Yu couldn¡¯t endure the fact that her love with the Third Duke was broken. She continued pestering the Duke for a few times. The Emperor was extremely furious and nearly sentenced the Third Duke to death. Having no choice, the Duke sought permission to exterminate the Xiongnu. Now the Emperor issued a decree of marriage, it really is..."

    When Wei Qiqi heard Yun-er¡¯s words, she understood instantly. So the Third Duke had lost his love of his life. No wonder his temper was so weird. She even told Liu Zhongtian to bravely seek his bliss and even asked him whether he had any woman he liked. Wasn¡¯t that rubbing salt on his wound? Wei Qiqi was regretful, not knowing what to do.

    That d.a.m.ned Emperor dog, why must he pit himself against the Duke. Firstly he robbed the Duke¡¯s woman, then teased him, arranging a marriage with an ugly woman. This was obviously shaming him. The Third Duke really knows how to endure.

    Wei Qiqi touched her face. This d.a.m.ned face, how could she be ugly to this extent? What exactly could help her recover her looks, at least she could gain some face for the Third Duke. However, Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t know that it wasn¡¯t as simple as that.

    Yun-er embarra.s.singlyughed, "Royal Concubine, it¡¯s definitely a blissful thing to be the Duke¡¯s woman. He may look cold, yet he is very dedicated. If you see his love for Han Yu, then you¡¯ll know that he is a man worth loving!"

    "However what I have for him..." Qiqi immediately shut her mouth. She thought about the Duke¡¯s pa.s.sion just now. Could it be that he treated her as that woman? Qiqi felt that her whole body was ufortable. What kind of woman was Han Yu? She really hoped to have the chance to know her.

    Yun-er looked at the room and suddenly asked, "Is the Duke staying here? It¡¯s really beautiful!"

    "I¡¯m staying alone, the Duke is staying in his own room!"

    "The both of you?"

    "Haha!" Qiqiughed, "It¡¯s a decree. You finally understand. I don¡¯t like the Duke, neither does he like me! I¡¯m only finding a resting spot!"

    Ning Yun-er¡¯s eyes brightened. She seemed to have seen hope. It¡¯s a weird thing for a man to fall for Qiqi¡¯s face. However Yun-er still felt that Wei Qiqi had a very attractive disposition. She couldn¡¯t exactly pinpoint it, only feeling that Qiqi was beyond a normal woman.

 Chapter 97

    Ning Yun-er retreated out. Qiqi sat back at the dressing table, looking at herself in the mirror. That d.a.m.ned diviner, who knew what she was talking about? When can she return to her original looks?

    Man? What had that to do with recovering her looks? Qiqi furiously pped the table. Oh heavens! With this kind of looks, where could there be men who would like her? Wasn¡¯t this just not allowing her to get the kind of love that she had always thirsted for?

    The good thing was that Third Duke Liu Zhongtian no longer stepped into her room. Sheid downfortably on her own big bed. Finally, there was a feeling of home. Qiqi was ruminating. Tomorrow she would check out Chang-an city to see how she could no longer need to rely on Liu Zhongtian in Great Han, finding her own footing. Grandfather was a typical businessman, Wei Qiqi was of course not that far off.

    Wei Qiqi woke up early and changed into a set of casual clothing. Her mouth was chewing some snacks as she pushed the simple bicycle towards the outside of the manor. Her feet was just about to step out of the main door.

    "Where are you going?" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s voice rang out coldly from behind.

    Qiqi immediately stopped in her tracks. She turned and the snacks in her mouth fell out due to fright. She frantically looked at the snack on the floor. Stinky Duke, why was he scaring people from behind, causing her to not be able to eat it. She then smiled embarra.s.singly.

    "Going out, shopping!"

    "Riding that weird thing of yours!"

    "Bicycle...it¡¯s very fast. The carriage is too slow! The horse carriage is too exaggerated, not suitable for shopping!"

    "You are a Royal Concubine, yet you dress in such manner and ride a something, bicycle? Preposterous!"

    "What preposterous? Liu Zhongtian, don¡¯t go overboard. I want freedom, do you understand? I¡¯m not sold to you!"

    Liu Zhongtian observed Qiqi¡¯s eyes. Those watery big eyes were full of fury. Looks like this Royal Concubine was going to give him a lot of headache in the future. Liu Zhongtian called out for the butler and he immediately ran over.

    "Call four guards to follow the Royal Concubine. And, ask Xiaotao to follow her!"

    "Yes, Duke!" The butler nced at Wei Qiqi and nervously wiped the sweat on his head while retreating.

    Wei Qiqi was just about to explode when she suddenly looked at the bicycle. Liu Zhongtian was belittling her, to actually ask the guards to follow her. Let¡¯s see how long they can follow. Qiqi brought the bicycle out of the main door and four guards followed behind. The maid Xiaotao also followed, tumbling forward.

    She was only going out for fun, yet such a ruckus was caused. Wei Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian who was expressionless. She yfully made a face towards him and quickly got on the bicycle. The bicycle¡¯s wheels turned and it very quickly moved far away. The guards frantically chased after her. It was tough on Xiaotao, who breathlessly shouted as she ran.

    "Royal Concubine, wait for Xiaotao, Royal Concubine..."

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi¡¯s fluttering ponytail and floating clothing and didn¡¯t know whether tough or cry. That bicycle of hers was really awesome. Looks like his guards will have to expend great effort to catch up to her. He had married a yful concubine, which caused him to be in a conundrum.

    Wei Qiqi rode fiercely, crossing through the main street and small alleys. Finally, she stopped at the prosperous Chang-an street. People used to say that the ancient Chang-an was very prosperous. It wasn¡¯t bulls.h.i.t. There were all kinds of things, like businesses, stalls, acrobatics, fortune-telling. There were even restaurants, brothels etc.

    Qiqi opened her eyes wide in shock. She felt that there were silver everywhere. As long as Wei Qiqi had money, she could be a female boss in Great Han. She would be like in the modern world, a wealthy woman. Of course the precondition was that the Duke had to agree. If he didn¡¯t agree, there wasn¡¯t a need to bother about him either. Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t really marry to him, it was merely for self-protection only.

    Wei Qiqi clenched her fists. She wanted to earn her first bucket of gold in Great Han and her targeted group would be women. Every woman wants to be beautiful. Wei Qiqi wanted to fish out all the money in the Great Han women and be the richest woman in Great Han. Who else would dare to belittle this ugly woman after that.

    "Royal Concubine... don¡¯t run anymore, I can¡¯t take it!" Four guards came running in sweat while panting heavily. The maid Xiaotao had long disappeared out of sight. Seeing their pathetic states, Qiqi covered her mouth whileughing.

    "Don¡¯t run anymore. I¡¯ll ride slowly!"

    Wei Qiqi nted one foot on the ground, looking at Chang-an street while deep in thought. She needed a storefront, which would help her gain ground. However she needed to hide it from the Duke. How to obtain silver? Cheating it from the Duke, or just rob? Either way didn¡¯t seem to be a very good idea. Not right, Qiqi pped her head. She was the Royal Concubine, she could use Liu Zhongtian¡¯s money however she could. Who asked him to marry her, he should pay the price.

    As she pondered, there was a pleasant drumming sound ahead. The pedestrians on the street evaded to one side. Qiqi was very obviously standing in the middle with the bicycle. The guards quickly pulled her to one side.

    Who was it? Qiqi scratched her head. She saw two rows of white-clotheddies, each of them looked free and easy. In the middle was a carriage and there was a white-clothed man sitting on it.

    That man was flipping his fan, a face full of arrogance. He looked excessively handsome, yet had a hint of evilness. Who was it, to show off to such an extent.

    "Who is he?" Qiqi asked the guards beside her.

    "Reporting to Royal Concubine, he is Sixth Duke Liu Xuanji, the Duke¡¯s sixth brother. He¡¯s a character that can¡¯t be offended!"

    "To calcte it, I¡¯m still his sister inw. Why must we pave a way for him!" Qiqi was dissatisfied.

    "Forget about it. It¡¯s better not to provoke this Sixth Duke. He specializes in searching for beautiful women. Even the Emperor doesn¡¯t like to manage him, because the Empress Dowager pampers the Sixth Duke!"

    "So he¡¯s a tyrant?"

    "No, it is that women who see him submits to him. He never forces! His nickname is White-faced Asura!"

    "White-faced Asura? More like White-faced Bun!" Wei Qiqi said sarcastically.

    Sixth Duke Liu Xuanji¡¯s gaze fell on Wei Qiqi. He never met a woman who dressed like that. Her looks were also hideous. However Qiqi¡¯s face exuded pride and arrogance, causing him to be somewhat unhappy. When women see him they would fall for him. As long as she was someone he liked, he could easily get them into his embrace. That was why he was t.i.tled White-faced Asura.

    Capturing women¡¯s hearts was something Liu Xuanji specialized in. Of course he wasn¡¯t someone frivolous. He only teased those that he liked. In the Sixth Duke manor, apart from him being a man, the rest were women, even the butler and the servants. There were many women serving him. At night, those women would linger around him.

    Liu Xuanji¡¯s eyes remained on Qiqi¡¯s face. The ugly woman had a pair of mesmerizing eyes, causing one to be lost in fanciful thoughts. This strange unique ugly woman. He was just about to stop the carriage when he discovered that the ugly woman was riding on a carriage that had two wheels, like a pink lotus elegantly floating, quickly evading into an alley. The four guards behind closely followed.

    Liu Xuanji closed his eyes briefly. He helplessly shook his head, could it be that he had seen too many beautiful women? Why did he feel that this ugly woman was especially mesmerizing?

    "Stop!"

    The carriage stopped. Liu Xuanji flipped his fan, "Lan Jian, Yan Xiu, follow this Duke. The rest of you return to the manor first!"

    "Yes! Duke!"

    Liu Xuanji brought two maidservants and entered the alley. While walking he was finding himselfughable. How did he develop interest in an ugly woman? However that little carriage of hers was really not bad.

    Liu Xuanji traversed through the alley and saw Wei Qiqi and the four guards. They were standing in front of a stall. That ugly woman seemed to be interested in that store and was gesturing to the store owner. asionally she wouldugh happily. That smile was unreserved, looking so spiritual.

    What a charming ugly woman. The high ponytail, flowery dress, floatingces. Her jade fingers were holding onto the handles of the carriage, one of her legs was shaking the stool. Her face was full of confidence and expectation.

    "Alright, that¡¯s it. I know, thanks boss!" Qiqi thanked the boss and turned around to look at the four guards, "Are you all tired of chasing?"

    "Tired, we are really tired. Can we stop running?" The guard was wiping off his sweat. If Wei Qiqi continued like this, they really would have no energy to continue.

    "Tomorrow I¡¯ll get the woodworkers to make a bicycle for each of you!"

    "But we don¡¯t know how to ride it!" The guard was scratching his head, being put in a somewhat difficult manner.

    "I¡¯ll teach you all! We begin now, anyway it¡¯s still early." Wei Qiqi jumped down the bicycle and pa.s.sed it to one of the guards, "You all must learn it, if not I¡¯ll shake loose of you all the next time around!"

    The guard received the bicycle and was a bit excited. He imitated Qiqi, lifting the leg and paddling. He rode for a few steps before crashing onto the ground. Qiqi startedughing loudly, thinking that the guard¡¯s expression was extremelyical. She walked towards him and lifted him up, patiently telling him how to achieve bnce.

    Wei Qiqi spent about roughly 6 hours before she finish teaching the four guards how to ride the bicycle. The four guards were bruised all over. However having learnt how to ride, they were all extremely happy.

    "Let¡¯s return home! Everything starts tomorrow! Hurray!" Wei Qiqi clenched her fists and happily rode the bicycle, speedily shooting forward. The guards behind started to chase after her helplessly again..

    Liu Xuanji was stunned. Who was this ugly woman? Why was she so mysterious, bubbly, spiritual? If she wasn¡¯t that ugly, he would¡¯ve brought her back to the manor today and capture her heart.

    "Follow that woman and find out her ident.i.ty!" Liu Xuanji ordered the two maidservants. They responded and left.

    It was nighttime when Wei Qiqi returned to the manor. She was really tired and hungry. The moment she entered through the main door, her wrists were caught by the furious Liu Zhongtian. She was dragged inside. The guards behind were standing outside the door sweaty. Seeing that the Duke and Royal Concubine had left, theyined and sat on the floor.

    The butler Liu Quan looke at them weirdly. One of the guards looked at Liu Quan and nearly cried, "Our Royal Concubine is really hard to serve. Our legs are about to break."

    Liu Quan looked at them depressingly, then looked at the bicycle that was thrown at one side. What kind of person did the Third Duke marry?

    Liu Zhongtian dragged Wei Qiqi forcefully into the room. He then threw her onto the bed. Fury and rage were written all over his face, making him look even more imposing.

 Chapter 98

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s pair of eyes was almost spewing fire. Wei Qiqi really was a woman that¡¯s hard to control. One couldn¡¯t even see her shadow in the manor. Did she still treat herself as the Royal Concubine here?

    "I¡¯ve waited for you in the manor for one whole day. Where did you run off to?"

    "Shopping, joining in the fun, chatting. Oh right, I spent 6 hours teaching the guards how to ride the bicycle!" Qiqi said embarra.s.singly, "I forgot about the time!"

    "You are a Royal Concubine now, why are you still so wild. Teaching the guards how to cycle, they are men. Do you know that men and women aren¡¯t supposed to be close?" Liu Zhongtian thought about the manner of her teaching them how to cycle and he became full of rage.

    "Outdated thinking!" Qiqi climbed up and touched her stomach, "I¡¯m hungry. I¡¯ll eat first. You can lecture meter!"

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi¡¯s figure and felt pity and hate. She actually even forgot about eating while ying. He walked briskly to the door front, pushing open the door and calling the maid over.

    "Bring the dishes for the Royal Concubine!"

    "Yes" The maid left.

    Xiaotao very quickly brought the dishes in and put it on the table. She stole a look at Qiqi. Wei Qiqi yfully extended her tongue. Xiaotao covered her mouth andughed. When she noticed the Duke¡¯s furious expression, she immediately retreated.

    "I¡¯m so famished!" Wei Qiqi sat down and began gulfing down the food. Liu Zhongtian sat helplessly beside her, focusing his eyes on her.

    "I¡¯ll call for the pcedies tomorrow to teach you about etiquette!"

    "Etiquette!" Qiqi was frantic and she spat out the rice in her mouth, spewing it on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s face. Liu Zhongtian was shocked. There was actually such an unruly woman.

    "Sorry!" Qiqi gulped down the rice in her mouth, frantically using her hands to wipe off the rice grains on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s face. Liu Zhongtian grabbed her hands.

    "Tomorrow, if you don¡¯t learn properly, then don¡¯t even think of stepping out of this door!"

    Wei Qiqi was originally apologetic. When she heard his words, she became furious, "I¡¯m not learning! And I tell you, I¡¯m not your woman. I will leave here sooner orter."

    "You are not my woman? What nonsense are you saying?" Liu Zhongtian was angered.

    "Right, I¡¯m a free person. I want to live my own free life, leaving you, the manor and nevering back. I¡¯ll let the decree see ghost, the Duke see ghost, and the concubine to see ghost too!" Wei Qiqi stood up and proudly looked at Liu Zhongtian¡¯s eyes, "You¡¯re not my ideal man, hence Wei Qiqi¡¯s body and heart are free!"

    "Free?"

    "Yes, I¡¯ll be the Great Han¡¯s most free, most blissful and most spectacr woman." Wei Qiqi smiled and pranced around Third Duke, before running out quickly.

    The Great Han¡¯s most free, most blissful, most spectacr woman? Wei Qiqi¡¯s ambition was not small. Was it really so difficult to be Liu Zhongtian¡¯s Royal Concubine? He clenched his fists and viciously smashed the table.

    As a man, Liu Zhongtian wanted to gain back his pride. Since they were married, she would forever be his concubine. It was not okay to find another man, nor to leave the manor. It was even more preposterous to belittle her husband. Her heart can only have Liu Zhongtian, hence she must be his woman, a real woman.

    Wei Qiqi washed off the dirt on her body,fortably stretching her waist. She pushed open her own room¡¯s door, deeply breathing in the fresh air. Unlucky Duke, he was so powerful yet couldn¡¯t deal with her. Qiqi¡¯s head fell on the soft big bed, happily ying with her own hair. The Great Han¡¯s Chang-an was not bad, but the Third Duke was a bit domineering.

    At this moment, the door was pushed opened. Liu Zhongtian walked in. He took off his robe and walked to the front of the bed. He sat beside Qiqi and extended his leg, lying nted.

    "Ma.s.sage this Duke¡¯s legs!"

    "Hey, this is not your room, you can¡¯t enter anyhow you please! And it¡¯s sote, it¡¯s not convenient." Qiqi frantically sat up, but was pulled to the bed by Liu Zhongtian. His eyes were full of smiles as he looked at Qiqi.

    "Ma.s.sage my legs, here!"

    "This is not the military camp, neither are you a marshal. Why did you ask me to ma.s.sage your legs?" Qiqi looked at the clothes on her body. She then extended her snow white arms and unwillingly ma.s.saged. Her mouth was mumbling something in protest.

    "You are now my Royal Concubine, hence it¡¯s right to serve me. Don¡¯t tell me n.o.body told you how you should speak to your husband?"

    "Serve you? Please you? Scared of you?" Wei Qiqi viciously pinched Liu Zhongtian¡¯s leg. That was how she treated her husband. Liu Zhongtian jumped up in pain. He furiously grabbed Wei Qiqi¡¯s hands.

    "Don¡¯t tell me that you don¡¯t know the three rules and four virtues? Ugly and unruly!"

    "Yes, I don¡¯t know that. My brain doesn¡¯t have those concepts!" Qiqi couldn¡¯t break free from Liu Zhongtian¡¯s grip. She stared into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s eyes, "My grandfather only told me that I must use force when I see barbaric men,pletely subjugating them, stepping them with my feet, letting them know who¡¯s the boss!"

    "Your grandfather... taught you that?"

    "Yes, I grew up in that kind of environment. How can you this old-fashioned Duke understand!"

    "I say, looks like I need to spend a bit of time to let you know how a woman should submit to a man."

    "How funny..." Qiqi covered her face andughed, "Submitting to you? I have no interest at all!"

    "Wei Qiqi!" Liu Zhongtian was infuriated with her mocking. How could this woman be so arrogant and not know propriety at all.

    "It isughable. In our ce, a man like you is out of time. The men there are all doting on women. They will profess their love, going into the kitchen to cook something for the women they love. They will endure the women¡¯s unruly behavior. When the women are sad, they willfort them and dote on them, never hitting them nor will they allow dreadful things to happen to them. That is a woman¡¯s world... that¡¯s human nature andmon sense."

    "You are talking about a woman¡¯s kingdom, and not the Great Han. Men go to war, while women must follow the three rules and four virtues! Women should serve men." Liu Zhongtian frowned.

    "Then our views are seriously disjointed. Hence we need to sit down and talk!"

    "Talk about what, take your time. Now that I don¡¯t need to go to war, I have lots of time to listen to you speak, however now..." Liu Zhongtianid down on the bed, forcefully dragging Qiqi over. Qiqi was forced to lie on his body. She didn¡¯t know what to do.

    "There¡¯s no way to discuss like this!"

    "Then don¡¯t discuss! It¡¯s enough for you to do what a woman should do!" Liu Zhongtian took a whiff of her body fragrance and smiled lightly, "Why do you smell so good?"

    "Duke!" Qiqi took the chance when he wasn¡¯t paying attention and escaped. She stood in front of the bed and said furiously, "I want freedom now. I don¡¯t want to be your concubine!"

    Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t bother about her at all and stood up, "The Emperor¡¯s decree has no room for you to refute. Stay here in the manor and be my concubine!"

    "This is the topic that we must discuss." Wei Qiqi became uplifted in spirits. Since she couldn¡¯t return to her past life, she had to live properly in Great Han and not be subjected to maniption.

    "Speak!" Liu Zhongtian stared at Wei Qiqi¡¯s eyes and thought of the agreement which they signed. He involuntarilyughed.

    "Since it¡¯s the Emperor¡¯s decree, it¡¯s difficult for me not to be a concubine. How about this, you give me some silver..."

    "What do you need silver for?"

    "To buy a house. At least I have a ce to stay. I can see that you¡¯re quite rich, hence you should buy a bigger house. I like a s.p.a.cious andfortable life. The remaining money can be used to do business!"

    "This idea is not bad. Then?" Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi thoughtfully, what was this woman¡¯s brains stuffed with, to not be a Royal Concubine in the manor and want to do business.

    Wei Qiqi seemed to see some hope, "If you have someone you like, you can marry her. I¡¯ll definitely not interfere. However if I have a man I like, I want to marry him!"

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s face instantly sunk. He frowned, "To marry someone else, Wei Qiqi, it¡¯s not the first time you¡¯re proposing this. Are you crazy! Having this Duke¡¯s woman marrying someone else, you think that I have no pride?"

    "We have an agreement, you can¡¯t restrict me looking for happiness. I already can¡¯t go home, all the more I can¡¯t give up my lifetime happiness for an Emperor-dog!" Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t want to submit. That was their Emperor, not Wei Qiqi¡¯s.

    "Emperor-dog? Wei Qiqi, are you done making a fuss!"

    "No!" Qiqi grabbed Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands and ced it on her own face, "Don¡¯t you think that I look horrifying like this? Everyone is scared till death. Do you want such a Royal Concubine? Aren¡¯t you afraid of people mocking you?"

    "If I¡¯m scared, I won¡¯t bring you back. I would have let you die in the desert. Wei Qiqi, you better know your limits. I have already given in a lot!" Liu Zhongtian was furious. He liked this woman not for her looks. Such a foolish woman.

    "However I don¡¯t care at all, your Han Yu concubine and Yun-er are waiting for you..." Qiqi immediately regretted it after speaking. Liu Zhongtian was already pinching her chin, extremely furious.

    "You ugly woman, still dare to nitpick this Duke!"

    "Not nitpicking, it¡¯s that I don¡¯t like you. I want to find a man that I like, to marry!"

    "You are my concubine, destined to be my woman forever. For other men, I will kill one when I see one!" Liu Zhongtian carried Qiqi up and pressed her onto the bed, "I will make you give up on that thought forever!"

    Wei Qiqi felt her own body sinking due to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s body weight, deeply entrenched within the bed. The man¡¯s eyes in front of her were full of rage and jealousy. He was angered.

    "Duke..." Qiqi extended her snow white arms and iled at him, her legs kicking non-stop. She was really scared. Could the Duke force it on her? However the more she struggled, the tighter she was held. Liu Zhongtian lowered his body, focusing on her eyes.

    "Although you are ugly, you have something in you that is tempting this Duke, causing my heart to be unsettled. Hence I won¡¯t let you leave...Qiqi...be my woman forever, serving me for your whole life..."

 Chapter 99

    Hearing Wei Qiqi shout that she wasn¡¯t willing to be a concubine and even nned on marrying some other man, Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart was full of jealousy. Could a woman not even know of the three rules and four virtues? It¡¯s really a preposterous way of speaking. She should be dealt with severely. He is the dynasty¡¯s awesome Third Duke, it¡¯s only natural that he doesn¡¯t allow his own concubine to be so arrogant. Not only is this kind of thinking not allowed to be spoken, it musn¡¯t be allowed to be thought of as well. He definitely wouldn¡¯t allow this kind of situation from happening. The ugly woman can only belong to the Duke, if not where would his pride go to?

    At this point in time, Liu Zhongtian made a decision, a decision that went against Wei Qiqi¡¯s decision. That was to possess her, to make her be Liu Zhongtian¡¯s woman immediately.

    On the Great Han battlefield, Wei Qiqi was full of wits and was brave. She obtained the approval of Liu Zhongtian. At that time, he didn¡¯t know she was a woman. Although he had his doubts, as a marshal, he needed to observe the overall picture, what¡¯s more allowing himself to have weird thoughts about a man.

    When he knew that Wei Qiqi was a woman, the feeling in his heart changed. She was an ugly yet special woman. She was so different, so outstanding, different from other women, causing his gaze to be unable to shift. His heart was attracted.

    Coincidentally, an absurd royal decree had changed both of their destinies, making them walk together. The marriage waspleted on the battlefield and Liu Zhongtian had married an ugly concubine, letting the whole world to ridicule him. However, who knew that Liu Zhongtian had in reality obtained a treasure, a woman he would love.

    However the woman before him was now ugly, did Liu Zhongtian really want to possess her?

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s arms were tightly pressed, her body was locked in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s broad embrace. She felt Liu Zhongtian¡¯s rough breathing, the itchy beard and boiling lips. She also saw his imposing eyes. d.a.m.ned Liu Zhongtian, what was he trying to do? He¡¯d better not do anything rash. She was the Wei Group¡¯s sessor, not a person any man could taint. Especially this kind of arrogant and haughty man.

    Liu Zhongtian seemed to have no intention of letting her go. His thoughts were already on disy. Could he really think that just because of that little wedding, exchanging formalities, without legal process, that he could do anything he wanted? Kid, don¡¯t daydream. From a legal perspective, there was nothing between them!

    Don¡¯t infuriate Wei Qiqi! However that was just a thought. This fe¡¯s strength was abnormal, no matter how she shove she couldn¡¯t get rid of him, as if he was glued to her.

    "Liu Zhongtian, don¡¯t go overboard. Be careful I sue you, you¡¯ll die a horrible death!" Wei Qiqi shouted.

    "I¡¯m the sky here, where are you going to sue me? I¡¯m your husband, and neither are we obstructing people here. On the contrary, you as my concubine aren¡¯t following the three rules and four virtues. I should properly teach you a lesson!" Liu Zhongtian smiled lightly.

    "Duke...that, I know you are the sky, however in my world, I¡¯m the sky, hence can we discuss this..." Wei Qiqi went a bit soft, because she knew that going head-on would not work.

    "Haha, what needs to be discussed when doing this kind of things with her husband? Qiqi, you are too presumptuous!" Liu Zhongtian pinched Wei Qiqi¡¯s chin, "What you need to do is learn how to please this Duke! You must know, it¡¯s very humiliating for me to have such an ugly woman as a concubine!"

    "You are humiliated? Me too! I¡¯m fine until I married a crazy Duke!" Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t care about the consequences and said. However this angered the Duke. What crazy Duke?

    Liu Zhongtian frowned and extended his hands. Wei Qiqi was shocked, but it was toote. Liu Zhongtian was already proceeding with his n.

    Wei Qiqi felt waves of pleasure. At the same time, her heart was in a struggle. She mustn¡¯t lose control of herself and give her body to this Duke. She musn¡¯t give up on herself, musn¡¯t be lost. He was an ancient times Duke, she was a modern daydy. Love needed to be built upon. Only people in love could be this intimate, if not it would be an insult to love. Qiqi opened her eyes, she was clear once again. If this continued, she would belong to Liu Zhongtian.

    "No, Duke, don¡¯t ..."

    Qiqi grabbed Liu Zhongtian¡¯s shoulders, furiously supporting herself from the outside, trying to push him aside. However she couldn¡¯t push away this man in front of her who went crazy.

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, staring at Wei Qiqi in infatuation. Why shouldn¡¯t this happen? She is his rightful wife. She should receive his love with expectation.

    Maybe... Qiqi was experiencing this for the first time and didn¡¯t know what was awaiting her. He would let her know how much he loved her.

    "You are mine, don¡¯t be afraid, be this Duke¡¯s genuine woman..."

    "Now is not the time, please, Duke..." Qiqi¡¯s tears were falling. She was trying to resist to the extreme. The pleasure that Liu Zhongtian sparked was gone. She only wanted to escape and not let Liu Zhongtian continue doing this.

    Liu Zhongtian suddenly pinched her cheeks, his heart full of rage. The more she resisted, the more his anger burned. Hence he went close to Qiqi¡¯s ears.

    "This Duke must have you!"

    "No...you... this naughty Duke..."

    "As long as you are docile, this Duke will be very gentle...if not..."

    "b.a.s.t.a.r.d, Liu Zhongtian, if you dare to touch me, I¡¯ll kill you! You b.a.s.t.a.r.d!"

    "You still dare to threaten me at this time? If I let you go now, am I still a man?"

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s voice was hoa.r.s.e and cold, filled with a domineering demand. He only wanted to obtain this woman, to let her know that she couldn¡¯t ignore his feelings. He was the Duke. Ever since they married, the concubine was still a virgin. That was an insult to him.

    However, this was Qiqi¡¯s first time. Even though he was angry, Liu Zhongtian still retained his innate desires. His lips gently rolled down, the gentle love was just like the flowing water, causing Wei Qiqi to not be able to speak a word.

    Qiqi didn¡¯t give up resisting. She tried to push away Liu Zhongtian, struggling to move her body. She hoped to escape, however this was just a meaningless attempt. It caused Liu Zhongtian¡¯s remaining rationality to disappear. He shut his eyes and let himself run wild.

    Wei Qiqi almost screamed. The bed instantly had dots of red blood. Wei Qiqi was shocked till she almost fainted. She lost her virginity, and that was the irreversible truth. Thest restraint was broken through. At that moment, Liu Zhongtian had be her genuine man!

    "Don¡¯t be afraid..." Liu Zhongtian said in a gentle voice, his fingers rummaging through her hair.

    After the bodily pain came a greater sorrow that caused her to be unable to feel Liu Zhongtian¡¯s gentleness. An unwilling and painful experience.

    Suddenly, there was a rainbow light in front of her eyes. That light was rotating non-stop, like a meteor shower. In the midst were countless yellow bugs crawling around. They all appeared, just like when she was in the car. Qiqi was shocked. Could she be going back after being possessed by this man?

    The yellow bugs quickly left for a distant ce. In the middle there was arge bug moving its disgusting body, slowly crawling, turning and tossing, hara.s.sing her...

    Qiqi knew that she didn¡¯t travel through time. The bugs didn¡¯t disappear, continuing to torment her, causing her to crazily cover her head. She couldn¡¯t stand the pain and she screamed. In an instant the whole room began turning. The man in front of her also became blurry. She turned feeble and fainted.

    Liu Zhongtian only immersed himself in pleasure. He quietlyid on Qiqi¡¯s body, his fingers trickling across Qiqi¡¯s arms. However at that moment, he heard Qiqi¡¯s scream, almost piercing through his eardrums.

    "Qiqi..."

    At this time Liu Zhongtian was clear-headed. He realised the woman in his embrace had lost her sense of feeling. He was instantly frantic. How did she...he frantically carried Wei Qiqi¡¯s limp body and embraced her. Qiqi¡¯s head was drooping, her long hair fell like a waterfall. Her body seemed to have lost its bones. He guessed he was too forceful and scared her. Maybe he should be more gentle to her. This was afterall her first....

    Liu Zhongtian gently pushed aside Qiqi¡¯s long hair, revealing a pale face. However, what Liu Zhongtian saw was no longer an ugly face. Recing it was a white and pretty skin. The yellow lines mysteriously disappeared... Liu Zhongtian was shocked, his consciousness was bing blurry.

    The woman in front of him was... a prettydy that¡¯s unconscious. Her ck hair was ced beside her ears, the skinny cheeks was colored by a faint red caused by the pa.s.sionate act. The thin brows, long thickshes, the closed eyes, finely crafted nose... she was so beautiful, making one¡¯s heart palpitate. She was pretty to the point of bewitching people...

    "This... what happened?"

    Was this Wei Qiqi? Liu Zhongtian caressed her face, it felt good. He couldn¡¯t believe his eyes. He shut it. Could it be his own illusion? When he opened his eyes, he couldn¡¯t ponder anymore. In front of him wasn¡¯t an ugly concubine, but a woman who could cause cities to crumble. It was such a stark difference. What exactly happened?

    Liu Zhongtian was stunned and doubtful at the same time. Wei Qiqi who became his woman went through a rebirth. Could he have married a top-.s.s beauty that had been covered by demonic magic?

    No matter what Liu Zhongtian couldn¡¯t believe this was real. His ugly concubine changed into a top-.s.s beauty. Qiqi¡¯s breathing was normal. It seemed like she merely fainted. Liu Zhongtian was put to ease andid her down gently on bed.

    Liu Zhongtian looked dumbly at the beauty lying on the bed. She really was a top-.s.s beauty.

    Liu Zhongtian looked at those patches of blood on the bed and smiled with satisfaction. Everything was real. He obtained this woman, apletely bewitching Royal Concubine.

    For a long time, Liu Zhongtian was smitten with Wei Qiqi. Breathing was bing difficult. He lightly arranged Qiqi¡¯s hair, touching her finely sculpted face. He involuntarily took a deep breath. No matter what he couldn¡¯t get a satisfactory answer. Why would a hideous Wei Qiqi be such a beauty?

 Chapter 100

    Wei Qiqi moved in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace. She painfully grabbed onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s arms, her expression was abnormally nervous, almost to the point of fear and craziness, "Bugs, there are bugs, I¡¯m scared, scared!"

    "Don¡¯t be afraid! Qiqi, this Duke is here with you!" Liu Zhongtian lightly hugged her, caressing her shiny hair, until Wei Qiqi quietened down and no longer rambled. Shefortablyid in his embrace, breathing normally.

    Liu Zhongtian was hugging the woman in his arms, gingerly cing her onto his own chest. He had never felt so satisfied before. This kind of gentle andfortable feeling caused him to slowly close his eyes.

    Just like this, the two of them snuggled with each other and spent a romantic night together.

    Liu Zhongtian woke up early. He didn¡¯t dare to believe whatever happenedst night was real. Maybe that was just a dream and he would return to reality. However, in actual fact, all those happened. The patches of bloodstains and the top-.s.s beauty still sleeping on the bed, as well as the arms that was revealed from outside of the nkets.

    On the bed, Wei Qiqi moaned. She seemed to have woken up. Liu Zhongtian hurriedly walked over, looking concernedly at Wei Qiqi whose eyes were opened. Wei Qiqi¡¯s face was pale. She raised her head feebly. There was a sudden intense dizziness, making her body fall again. She used her hands to cover her forehead, looking miserably at Liu Zhongtian.

    "Qiqi, are you feeling better?" Liu Zhongtian held her hand and looked at her concernedly. He was lost in thoughts. This woman was not only pretty, but spiritual as well, causing Liu Zhongtian to be unable to shift his gaze.

    "I¡¯m dizzy, feeling weak..."

    Wei Qiqi touched her cheeks and then looked at Liu Zhongtian. She seemed to have thought of something. She frantically grabbed the nket and looked at Liu Zhongtian with horror on her face.

    "You, you, you b.a.s.t.a.r.d?" She disbelievingly opened the nket and saw her own naked body. She was somewhat frantic. When she discovered the bloodstains on the bed, she instantly cried. She furiously stared at Liu Zhongtian, "Liu Zhongtian! Why must you do that, you are so cruel towards me, how do you want me to face others in the future? You rotten egg..."

    "What are you saying? Qiqi, you are this Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine. What happened between us is perfectly normal, how can you lose face? I only did what a man should do!" He embraced Qiqi, trying to calm the agitated her. Qiqi furiously pushed him aside, her eyes were full of embarra.s.sment and fury.

    "Liu Zhongtian, I¡¯m going to kill you!" Qiqi suddenly stood up. The nket slided off immediately, revealing a perfect figure, a shocking beauty. Qiqi¡¯s grief overridden her embarra.s.sment. Without her virginity, she didn¡¯t care about anything else. The naked body quickly jumped out of the bed.

    Liu Zhongtian was somewhat shocked, not knowing what to do. His gaze was still on the naked Wei Qiqi. What a weird woman, could she intend to run out like this?

    "Quickly wear your clothes, are you crazy?"

    Liu Zhongtian was just about to hug Qiqi when he discovered something unexpected. Wei Qiqi crazily picked the sword hanging on the wall and unsheathed the sharp sword. She wielded the sword towards the unprepared Liu Zhongtian.

    "I want to kill you! You dare to force me and do such a dirty thing to me!"

    "Wei Qiqi, quick put down the sword!"

    Liu Zhongtian dared not go forward and retreated a step. He stared at her in disbelief. She really was a cold-blooded beauty, to actually wield a sword and point at her own husband just because he did what a husband should do. He had never seen a naked swordswoman. It was really unique and creative. Only his Qiqi would do this.

    "Since you are afraid of death, then you shouldn¡¯t have treated me like that. You seek this yourself, Liu Zhongtian. Wait for death, return me my virginity!" Wei Qiqi eyes were flickering with tears. How could he... she was heartbroken.

    "You can harm me?" Liu Zhongtianughed loudly, "I¡¯m scared that you¡¯ll hurt yourself!"

    "You are facing death, yet still so arrogant!" Qiqi¡¯s sword tip advanced an inch. It was about to reach Liu Zhongtian¡¯s throat, yet he didn¡¯t move at all.

    "You want to kill me because of the normal love between a Duke and Royal Concubine?" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s gaze shifted on Qiqi¡¯s body and he felt yful, "My concubine¡¯s figure is really good. Standing naked there, are you trying to tempt this Duke!"

    Qiqi frantically looked at her body and blushed immediately. One of her hands subconsciously covered her chest. Liu Zhongtian¡¯s gaze then shifted downwards.

    "You, you are... not allowed to look!"

    "A woman standing like this in front of a man, he will see unless he¡¯s not a man. And this Duke is a man in his prime age..."

    "Shut up!"

    "Put down the sword and follow this Duke to the bed, I¡¯ll make you unable to hate me again..."

    "b.a.s.t.a.r.d Duke, you humiliate me, I hate you to death..."

    Wei Qiqi decisively closed her eyes and pushed out the sword viciously. As long as this sword thrusts out, it would end everything. Kill this man who robbed her of virginity, let him pay for his actions. However Wei Qiqi was reluctant, could she really kill this Duke who had been through thick and thin with her?

    Qiqi thought of the battle in the desert, thinking of how Liu Zhongtian risked his life in the vast desert twice, searching bitterly for her. She thought of how he carried her out of the desert back to camp. She thought of how he sucked the poisonous blood out. She thought of how he attended to her gingerly. The sword suddenly went feeble. She thrusted the sword with aplicated emotion in her heart.

    Then she felt a pain in her wrist. The sword left her hands and her body was tightly hugged.

    "Your stance is not firm and you have wild thoughts. This is a military taboo, my Royal Concubine!"

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s voice was hoa.r.s.e. He touched Qiqi¡¯s body lightly. The naked beauty in his arms caused his inner self and body to feel a scorching torment.

    Liu Zhongtian felt touched. Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t really want to kill him. When that sword pierced over, it didn¡¯t have strength at all. She must be reluctant. Haha, that meant that Wei Qiqi has feelings for him. She was just feeling shy and furious.

    Wei Qiqi was indeed feeling shy and furious. She quickly shook free of Liu Zhongtian and ran back to the bed, covering herself with the nket. Looks like she wasn¡¯t his match in martial arts. The most important part was that she was angry with herself. Why was she reluctant to kill this man who stole her virginity? Could she really like this ancient fogey?

    Wei Qiqi forcefully bit her fingers. The thing that happenedst night was really hard for her to ept. How could Liu Zhongtian do that?

    "You are the Duke, yet your words don¡¯t count. Rotten egg, b.a.s.t.a.r.d, lecher, dishonest!"

    "This Duke is a man. After marrying you, everything that happened is normal!"

    "We signed an agreement, you didn¡¯t abide to it!"

    "Agreement? You are speaking about that!" Liu Zhongtian suddenlyughed loudly. He returned to his room and came back quickly. He carried the scroll and went to Wei Qiqi¡¯s front.

    "Yes, this!" Qiqi extended her arms to take it, the nket on her body nearly sliding off. She had to hold the nket, not daring to grab the scroll anymore.

    "Haha! Wei Qiqi, I didn¡¯t break the agreement, listen to my exnation!"

    Liu Zhongtian opened the scroll andughed lightly, he slowly read, "Achieving the unity, man can be reborn. Apanying in the night, apanying the ruler in the room!"

    "You promised me, you went back on your words. You are a Duke, how could you go back on your words!" Qiqi said furiously.

    Third Duke pa.s.sed the scroll to Qiqi¡¯s front, "This is a poem that hid the head and tails. I¡¯ll exin to you. The hidden head is people having s.e.x, the tail is to serve the ruler for life! Which is to say, Wei Qiqi at 17 is an adult already. You should have s.e.x with me and serve me for life, never separating. I only abided by the agreementst night, not going against the agreement."

    "You!" Wei Qiqi took the scroll, almost stunned. Why did she not notice this back then? Third Duke was really too cunning. He had nned all this, yet she had believed him wholeheartedly.

    "Don¡¯t act like this anymore. It is destined that you¡¯ll be my concubine. Ever since picking you up on the battlefield, you have been tempting my heart..." Liu Zhongtian suddenly lifted Qiqi¡¯s chin, focusing his eyes on hers, "The you now is causing people to pity and love you. Could it really be my fortune built from three lives, to actually send such a concubine to me!"

    "Liu Zhongtian!" Qiqi twisted her chin away, angrily pushing Liu Zhongtian aside. She hurriedly picked up her clothes, looking at Liu Zhongtian with embarra.s.sment and anger, "I¡¯ll remember the things that you did to me today! Don¡¯t even think of touching me ever again!"

    "Qiqi!" Liu Zhongtian held Wei Qiqi¡¯s arms, lightly pulling her to his body, "Last night, I admit that I was a bit anxious. You kept rambling about leaving the manor. I¡¯m only afraid of losing you. Furthermore I¡¯m a man who couldn¡¯t withstand your temptation... now that you are my woman, don¡¯t make a fuss anymore. This Duke will love you forever."

    "I don¡¯t need your love, I want freedom!"

    "The freedom you want? It doesn¡¯t have to mean leaving me and the manor. I can satisfy whatever you want! As long as you don¡¯t think about other men and only have me in your heart, staying by my side forever!"

    Wei Qiqi thought of Concubine Han Yu. Maybe when it came to feelings, the Duke was a poor man. The pain of losing his loved one caused him to be heartbroken. However no matter what, Qiqi couldn¡¯t be someone¡¯s subst.i.tute. Neither was she a tool to vent on. She was a modern era woman. She must find a man who truly loved her and that she could love. She wanted to carve out her own destiny in Great Han.

    However, against the forceful Third Duke, Qiqi had to protect herself, not giving him any chance likest night to possess her, s.n.a.t.c.hing her precious first time.

    In the Great Han, the skies belonged to the Liu Family. Third Duke Liu Zhongtian¡¯s power and fame was only beneath one man. She couldn¡¯t resist him for long, hence the best way was to live peacefully with him. At least now she still needed a ce of refuge. When her wings hardened, she could leave without a trace and live her own fairytale-like free life.

 Chapter 101

    Wei Qiqi is a woman who knows how to judge the situation. She possesses cunningness in her well endowed bloodline. Her inborn beauty decided that she would not engage in a headon sh with Liu Zhongtian. To look at the situation and seek her chance was the thing that she ought to do.

    "I will stay in the Duke manor, however..." Qiqi¡¯s face was full of grief, tears br.i.m.m.i.n.g in her eyes as she looked at Liu Zhongtian. She was relying on her beauty. No matter who they are, those that see her would dote on her, how could they bear to reject!

    When Wei Qiqi was an ugly woman, Liu Zhongtian was already finding it hard to reject her grieved look. Now that she looked like a weeping beauty, he doted on her even more. He wiped off the tears on Qiqi¡¯s cheeks and spoke in a hoa.r.s.e voice.

    "As long as you stay behind, this Duke will not humiliate you likest night. Even if I want you, I¡¯ll ask for your permission. Don¡¯t cry anymore, you are breaking my heart!"

    "Duke..." Qiqi¡¯s eyes rolled. She obedientlyid in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace. Once she was in his embrace, even though Liu Zhongtian thought he had self-control, he started to have obsessive thoughts. However he didn¡¯t dare to be rash. He only imnted a deep kiss on Qiqi¡¯s hair. His hands uncontrobly rubbed her arms.

    "Are you going to lie on the bed the whole day? Then this Duke is willing to hug you like this..." Liu Zhongtian teasingly went close to Qiqi¡¯s cheeks, his lips kissing on her smooth skin. The desire in his heart was rising once again. His hands uncontrobly slid onto Qiqi¡¯s back.

    "Duke!" Qiqi was extremely nervous. She frantically pulled over her clothes and pushed away Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands in embarra.s.sment. She turned around and hurriedly dressed up.

    Liu Zhongtian looked at the woman who was wearing her clothes without shifting his gaze. He instantlyughed out loud. The heavens had prepared an ugly woman for him, causing his heart to be set on fire, falling in love with the ugly woman. However now the ugly woman hadically turned into a top-.s.s beauty, causing him to fantasize and dote on her even more. Wei Qiqi, the charming woman, is destined to be his concubine.

    After Qiqi wore her clothes, she looked even more charming. Her gaze was sharp and her lips were faint red. She had a slight handsome touch to her, and her actions brought with it a certain kind of spirituality. Dressed in pink clothes and floating ta.s.sels, Liu Zhongtian felt mesmerized. He unknowingly pulled Wei Qiqi and tightly hugged her.

    "Duke!" Qiqi strangely let Liu Zhongtian do as he pleased, not knowing why he was so infatuated and not willing to let go of her.

    Qiqi¡¯s eyes unconsciously shifted to the small mirror on the dressing table. She realised that the face in the mirror was pretty. She was instantly shocked. Could she have turned pretty? Qiqi happily shook free of Liu Zhongtian and jumped, excitedly touching her own face.

    "I have changed back into my original looks, my face...Duke!" Qiqi was so happy that she was speechless. She pulled Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hand, "I turned pretty. This is the original me, the real Wei Qiqi!"

    The happiness in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart suddenly turned into worry. Such a cute and beautiful Wei Qiqi caused him to unable to control himself. Looking at Qiqi jumping all over the room, she was just like a happy elf, increasing his worries. Who wouldn¡¯t like this happy and attractive woman?

    "You must learn etiquette. In a while I¡¯ll send someone to the pce and invite someone from the pce toe over!"

    "Still must learn?"

    "In a month¡¯s time it¡¯ll be the Dowager¡¯s birthday. With you like this, I¡¯m afraid that you¡¯ll scare her!"

    "Dowager? Your mum? Oh, am I no good now?" Qiqi looked left and right and turned a circle, "I think I¡¯m quite good, must I really be like other women..." She purposely made a sign, and then looked at Liu Zhongtian mushily, "Isn¡¯t that very weird?"

    "Really preposterous!" Liu Zhongtian nearlyughed. He purposefully made a stern face and pointed at Qiqi¡¯s dress, "You can do whatever you want in the manor, but when you enter the pce with me you must be more formal. The Royal Concubine must at least have the basic sense of formality!"

    "Okay I¡¯ll learn, but not today. I want to go out!"

    "Still going out!"

    "You said it yourself, to give me freedom." Qiqi jumped to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s front and looked at him with a pleading expression. At this moment the gaze was even harder to resist, the clear pupils wasyered with water. It was hard for Liu Zhongtian to not agree.

    "Come back earlier. Bring Xiaotao along with you too and go slow on the bicycle, she can¡¯t catch up!"

    "Yes, Duke!" Qiqi made a gesture and ran out quickly.

    Liu Zhongtian really wanted to pull Qiqi to apany himself. However as he extended his hands, he kept it back. Liu Zhongtian momentarily observed his inner state. He already couldn¡¯t ignore whatever that happened in front of him. Wei Qiqi hadpletely affected his emotions. He was no longer the calm and confident Liu Zhongtian.

    When Wei Qiqi appeared once again in the Duke manor in front of the maid and guards, everybody looked at each other dumbfounded. It was only after a long while that they realized this beauty was actually Third Duke¡¯s ugly concubine. Everyone had a big query in their hearts, but they didn¡¯t dare to ask.

    Xiaotao encircled Qiqi for a few rounds before she finally stopped. Could it be that the Royal Concubine was teasing everyone? Such a beautiful concubine. Within a night the ugly duck turned into a phoenix.

    "Have you all seen enough? I am originally like this. I was sick, hence my face was full of yellow lines!"

    "Royal Concubine... you really are so pretty, the prettiest woman I¡¯ve ever seen!" Xiaotao opened her eyes wide in disbelief. How could she recover in a night?

    "Your illness was cured in a night? That¡¯s miraculous!"

    "That is becausest night..."

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s face blushed instantly. No matter whether Qiqi was willing or not, her virginity was taken away by Liu Zhongtian. Could it be because of what happened... Qiqi then had an epiphany and thought of the diviner¡¯s words. So that woman¡¯s intentions were... Qiqi covered her cheeks, she was embarra.s.sed. She quickly rode the bicycle and it was only after a long while did the blush recede.

    Ning Yun-er heard the conversations between the maids. She didn¡¯t understand what happened. The Royal Concubine turned pretty? How was that possible? She hurriedly walked to the front of the hall and saw Wei Qiqi riding the bicycle far away. She had a happy look. Her face...

    Yun-er retreated a few steps. How could that be? How did the ugly concubine turn into a beauty in one night? Furthermore she was so pretty that it causes people to suffocate. She was almost like a spiritual deity. Ning Yun-er nearly sat on the floor due to her being depressed. She repeatedly shook her head and ran back to her own room.

    Ning Yun-er tightly shut the room door. Her face was pale, her hands trembling repeatedly. She originally thought that when the Duke had married an ugly woman, his mood would definitely be down. After a long time, his heart would lean towards her. Who would forsake a normal woman and want an ugly woman?

    However now? That ugly woman turned beautiful in one night. The Duke probably knew about her change as well. To obtain the Duke¡¯s heart from now on was even harder.

    Ever since she met the handsome Duke at ten years old, Yun-er was determined in her heart to marry no one else. After her father died in battle, Third Duke received her into the manor, making her ted. However after all that waiting, Han Yu appeared. The fortunate thing was that she was called into the pce. After that came an ugly woman who suddenly turned beautiful. Everything went back to square one.

    Ning Yun-er sobbed quietly. Third Duke, why is it so hard to capture your heart? What must Yun-er do before you can be attracted to her? Ning Yun-er¡¯s tear filled eyes had a hint of sadness within. She sat quietly.

    Wei Qiqi obtained from the butler one hundred taels of silver and hurriedly left the manor with Xiaotao and four guards. The butler didn¡¯t understand what the concubine was busy with the past few days. Though he had doubts he didn¡¯t dare to question. This yful Royal Concubine. As long as she didn¡¯t make a din, he waszy to bother the Duke with these petty things.

    Qiqi was just about to step out of the main door when Xiaotao caught up. She stopped Wei Qiqi, "Royal Concubine, please wear this!"

    Xiaotao brought out a piece of cloth and covered Qiqi¡¯s face. Qiqi furiously pulled it down, "Xiaotao, what are you doing? It¡¯s not like I¡¯m a thief!"

    "Royal Concubine, I¡¯m doing this for your good. With your looks now, there¡¯ll be many men tailing after you. If the Duke knows, don¡¯t think abouting out in the future..." Xiaotao looked at Wei Qiqi in grief. If the Royal Concubine doesn¡¯t go out, then wouldn¡¯t she have no chance of exiting the manor as well?

    "Really?" Qiqi spread out the piece of cloth and looked at it. She put it on her face without hesitation. Looks like there was another piece of trouble with recovering her looks!

    "That¡¯s right, Royal Concubine!"

    "Xiaotao, I added a backseat on the bicycle. You sit on it, I¡¯ll bring you around!"

    Xiaotao immediately pped her hands happily and excitedly sat behind. Once the bicycle started moving, Xiaotao shouted and hugged Wei Qiqi, thenugh happily.

    The bold Wei Qiqi actually bought a store and ran a women¡¯s business. The shop¡¯s name was "Seven Colors Beauty Salon!" The side of the store had a big advertis.e.m.e.nt writing "Beautiful women walk out of here!"

    It was really a grandiose and fashionable salon. The moment it opened, the vain women from Chang-an main street ran over to take a look at it. They were gossiping and discussing. There were even prost.i.tutes from brothels rushing forth. Just what was so incredible here?

    Wei Qiqi was running a business that deals with cosmetic products, cleaning products, women¡¯s facial, hair solutions etc. It was only the first day and the four guards were extremely busy. Their main responsibility was to follow Qiqi¡¯s requirements and make products: soap, fragrance products, showering products, shampoo, hairdye, vegetable and fruits facial, milk bath, feet manicure, skin products etc...

    The four guards were busy from morning till night. Wei Qiqi was teaching them how to produce at one side and serving the customers on the other side and receiving the silver. When the sky was darkening, the products were still not enough to meet the demand. Many women were rejected out of the door.

    "Wa! Wa! I¡¯m rich!" Wei Qiqi grabbed the silver and startedughing out loud. Her dream of being a wealthy woman was not far off. She could rely on her own hands to make a living. Wei Qiqi is forever ady boss.

    "Royal Concubine..." Xiaotao frantically ran to Qiqi¡¯s front.

    "Don¡¯t call me Royal Concubine, call me Wei Qiqi!"

    "Xiaotao doesn¡¯t dare to call your real name."

    "Then call me Boss Qi, call me Royal Concubine only when we return to the Duke¡¯s manor!"

    "I understand. However, there¡¯s a bit of trouble. It is dark. The Duke seemed to say that you should return early!"

    "Oh s.h.i.t!" Wei Qiqi suddenly thought of that. d.a.m.nit, she was busy till she forgot. She would probably get a severe scolding when she got back. Qiqi hurriedly pulled the bicycle and shouted loudly, "Close the doors, close the doors!"

 Chapter 102

    In a hurry, Qiqi was preparing to leave when she discovered that there were three more people in front of the store. Each of them was tall and burlesque, their looks were frivolous. They looked haughtily at the store with folded arms.

    "Is this newly opened? Get the boss out! Hand over protection fees!" One of them started c.a.w.king.

    "I¡¯m Boss Qi! What¡¯s happening?" Qiqi turned the bicycle around and headed for them.

    The leader at the front sized up Wei Qiqi, "Why did you cover your face? Can¡¯t show it to people? You must be an ugly hag, but your figure is not bad! No need for the protection fees, just strip naked for me to see!"

    How could Wei Qiqi bear this. She furiously threw the bicycle aside, "b.a.s.t.a.r.d, looking for a beating aren¡¯t you!" After speaking, she mercilessly threw a kick out.

    That fellow didn¡¯t expect Wei Qiqi¡¯s movements to be that nimble and was caught unprepared. The four guards also pounced forward and the storefront immediately descended into chaos.

    On the opposite side of the street, the White Face Asura Liu Xuanji was flipping his fan and sitting on the carriage. Heughed lightly, "I couldn¡¯t tell that the ugly woman actually knows martial arts! That¡¯s interesting!"

    "This subordinate has been following her yesterday. She definitely entered the Third Duke¡¯s manor!" Lan Jian said definitely.

    "Could that be the ugly concubine Emperor-brother gifted to Third Brother? I heard that the woman is a general. Her martial arts should be superb. Putting it this way, she must be Third Sister inw?" Liu Xuanji kept his fan, indicating to the maids to put down the carriage. He walked down towards the opposite street. Since it was Third Sister inw, he had no reason to just observe and do nothing.

    When Liu Xuanji walked over, Wei Qiqi had the leader under her feet already. She was forcefully stepping on his chin, "Speak, do you still dare to ask for protection fees next time?"

    "I don¡¯t dare, Big Aunty, let go of me!"

    "In the future, this street will belong to Wei Qiqi or you?"

    "It will be yours, I¡¯ll never appear on this street again!"

    "Quickly scram!" Qiqi retracted her foot.

    That fellow quickly climbed up and hid far away. It was only then that he dared to point at Wei Qiqi, "Just you wait, don¡¯t leave! I¡¯ll bring my big boss here! You are in for trouble!"

    "I¡¯ll wait. Please hurry up, don¡¯t let your Aunty Wei Qiqi wait for you for too long!" Qiqi pushed the bicycle to one side and really intended to wait. Xiaotao nudged Qiqi.

    "Let¡¯s go back!"

    "No! This group of fellows won¡¯t give up. I must defeat them till they admit their loss!"

    "It is indeed Wei Qiqi, Third Sister inw, Liu Xuanji pays his respects here!" Liu Xuanji cupped his fists while walking over. A pair of beautiful eyes were looking at Qiqi¡¯s face cloth, thinking that it must be because she was too ugly, that was why she covered her face.

    "White Face Asura?" Wei Qiqi looked at the man in front of her doubtfully. Wasn¡¯t this the Sixth Duke who was very good with women?

    "Even Third Sister inw knows Liu Xuanji¡¯s nickname!"

    "Who is your Third Sister inw? Don¡¯t anyhow call me!"

    Qiqi looked at this Duke condescendingly. Why were women willing to forfeit themselves to him? He was just a gigolo with fair looks, depending on his money and power to get the women he wanted. It was mushy thinking about it. Who knew if Liu Zhongtian was like his sixth brother, phndering everywhere. Didn¡¯t he have a handsome face as well?

    "I have official business to attend to. Sixth Duke please excuse yourself!"

    Just after she said those words, dozens of men came from the head of the street. The one at the front was the person beaten to c.r.a.p previously. He wasining to a tall and burly man by his side, "Boss, it is that woman named Boss Qi. She refused to pay the protection fees and even beat me up!"

    "Idiot, you still have the gall to call for me when you got beaten up by a woman!"

    "No, Boss, this woman is very powerful..."

    "Scram, useless thing!" That man pushed that little leader aside and coldly walked forward.

    Ten over men stood at Wei Qiqi¡¯s front. The tall man stood right in front of her, looking at the small and thin Wei Qiqi. Heughed out loud, "You got beaten up by this little.s.s?"

    "Yes, Boss!"

    "Haha, too funny! She looks just like an ant!"

    Little ant? Wei Qiqi coldly walked forward, looking at the tall man who was taller than her by three whole heads, "Hey! Report your name now, if not when you get beaten upter, you won¡¯t have a chance to speak!"

    "Aye, that¡¯s some guts you have! I¡¯m called Tyrant Zhao Sanbiao. If you can beat me down, I¡¯ll call you G.o.dmother!"

    "Then be prepared to be a G.o.dson!" Qiqi fastened her pony tail, both of her hands on her waist. She was looking at Zhao Sanbiao spiritedly.

    "If you lose, then kowtow to me three times and pay the protection fees on time!"

    "Deal!"

    The fellow who got beaten up pulled Zhao Sanbiao, "Boss, don¡¯t promise too much. This woman is a bit demonic, her martial arts is very weird!"

    "Scram! Useless thing!" Zhao Sanbiao rolled up his sleeves, rushing towards Qiqi in one step.

    Wei Qiqi might not be able to deal with a group of people with her own strength. However, it was more than enough to deal with one only using her techniques. Her movements were agile, Zhao Sanbiao¡¯s heavy fists kept missing. He was somewhat furious. He pounced forward and Qiqi dodged and returned a kick, kicking him out and knocking him onto the ground. Without waiting for him to climb up, Qiqi threw one fist and heavily struck his chin. Zhao Sanbiao crashed onto the floor and was unable to climb up for a long while.

    "Hurry up and scram. Don¡¯te here and ask for protection fees anymore. Instead of doing good things, you¡¯re doing evil!"

    "b.a.s.t.a.r.d, to actually dare to hit the boss! Let¡¯s go!" When that fellow saw that his leader suffered a disadvantaged, he furiously asked his men to rush forward.

    Zhao Sanbiao waved his hand and cursed loudly, "Who dares to touch my G.o.dmother! That will be trying to pick a fight with me!"

    He depressingly walked to Qiqi¡¯s front, "G.o.dmother! Zhao Sanbiao has been disrespectful. In the future I¡¯lle here daily to report. If you have anything please instruct us!"

    "There¡¯s no need to call me... aiya!" Qiqi was put in a difficult position and she retreated a few steps.

    "How could this be, if I eat my words, how will I continue living in the pugilist world? Everybody, listen, in the future G.o.dmother¡¯s store will be protected well by me! Everybody has to work hard!"

    "Yes boss, G.o.dmother!" The rest of them saw their boss calling her G.o.dmother, hence they didn¡¯t dare to create trouble anymore.

    Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t think that her fists could create a G.o.dson. Looks like Wei Qiqi had no more obstructions in Chang-an main street. Why did it sound like a gang? However that didn¡¯t matter. Her power would rise sooner orter. It was not bad being a little tyrant in Chang-an streets.

    Liu Xuanji admired Wei Qiqi a lot. Looks like Third Duke had married a special ugly woman. Who knew if he picked a treasure or a stalk of gra.s.s? He only took a nce yesterday. However when he wanted to see how ugly she was today, he realized that her eyes were very mesmerizing. How could an ugly woman have such tempting eyes?

    "Oh s.h.i.t!" Qiqi looked at the sky, she had forgotten about the time while fighting. She definitely would be scolded to death when she got back. She immediately rode the bicycle and couldn¡¯t care about Xiaotao. She quickly rode forward and that shing figure caused Liu Xuanji to be mesmerized.

    When Wei Qiqi entered the Duke¡¯s manor, the sky was already dark. She gently entered the backyard, her eyes locking onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s room. The room was dark, could he have not return yet? Qiqi heaved a sigh of relief. That was really good. Looks like she didn¡¯t need to be nervous.

    Qiqi wasughing while she open her own room¡¯s door. She speedily went in, "Luckily I wasn¡¯t caught! Thank the heavens and earth!"

    "Catch what?" There was a person hugging her in the darkness, a pair of strong arms holding her close into his embrace, "Out running for the entire day anding back sote at night, are you still this Duke¡¯s concubine?"

    "Du..Duke!" Qiqi felt that she was unlucky. Previously she thought that she had escaped. In the end, Liu Zhongtian was actually sitting in her room waiting for her. She was really letting herself get caught in a trap.

    The cloth on Qiqi¡¯s face was taken down. Borrowing the faint moonlight, she saw Third Duke¡¯s mesmerized eyes. Liu Zhongtian was touching her exquisitely crafted face. When he realised Wei Qiqi¡¯s face and body was full of mud, he involuntarily frowned. He furiously pinched her chin.

    "Wei Qiqi, look at you, what did you turn into? Your clothes are not neat and you have mud all over you. Don¡¯t tell this Duke that you went out to fight! Immediately go and wash up before seeing me again!"

    Wei Qiqi was pulled out of the room. Liu Zhongtian called a maid over, "Wash the Royal Concubine properly, then bring her to see me! I¡¯ll wait for her here!"

    "Yes, Duke!" The maid held onto Wei Qiqi. Qiqi angrily shook her off and shouted, "Let¡¯s eat first. I¡¯m hungry. I¡¯ll batheter! What is there to be fierce about, stinky Duke!"

    The maid was drooping her head. She felt that the Royal Concubine was very powerful. n.o.body in the entire manor dared to be so rude towards the Duke. The maid lightly tugged Qiqi, "Royal Concubine, let¡¯s go!"

    "Hmph!" Qiqi stared at Liu Zhongtian and left furiously with the maid.

    Wei Qiqi ate till she was full and shefortablyid in the wooden bucket. She was pping the petals floating on the water as she thought that her rewards today were not small. The only irritating thing was Liu Zhongtian. Why was he so fierce, so what if she came homete? She was not a kid, could she really be punctual everyday?

    The maid served Wei Qiqi and helped her change her clothes. Qiqizily stretched her waist, picking up the skin-whitening oil and rubbed on herself. This was her store¡¯stest goods. Today¡¯s sales was not bad, she was not far from being rich. When she thought of the glory of bing Chang-an¡¯s richest woman, Qiqi couldn¡¯t endure and startedughing secretly.

    Wei Qiqi returned to her own room. When she returned, she saw that the room was lit. The s.p.a.cious bed had one person lying on it, who was Third Duke Liu Zhongtian.

    "Hey!" Qiqi walked over and pulled open the nket. She grabbed Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands and tried to pull him out, "Get out, quickly get out, this is my room!"

    "Serve me well today, if not don¡¯t think of going anywhere in the future!"

    "Duke? But...But..." Qiqi¡¯s hair still hadn¡¯t dried, it was draping on both her shoulders. Her long and white clothes was dragging on the floor, causing her to appear very elegant. The wonderful figure was vaguely present. Due to her nervousness, her cheeks were flushed, causing Liu Zhongtian to be somewhat mesmerized.

 Chapter 103

    ¡°There isn¡¯t so many buts. Come, rub my shoulders!¡± Liu Zhongtian sat up with his back facing Wei Qiqi. He had a natural look on his face, revealing his broad and muscr shoulders. Wei Qiqi was somewhat furious. She exerted force and knocked against his shoulders, ¡°I¡¯m tired, why should I rub your shoulders? Rub mine, for there should be gender equality!¡± After speaking, Wei Qiqi jumped up onto the bed, revealing her back to Liu Zhongtian, ¡°Come and rub!¡± ¡°You are asking this Duke to serve you?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°This is unprecedented in Great Han¡¯s history! Wei Qiqi... you are the first woman who asked this Duke to serve her.¡± Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands rested on Qiqi¡¯s back. ¡°Just begin! What custom are you talking about, who said that only women can serve men and not enjoy? I already ma.s.saged your legs and shoulders for so long before, it should be your turn now. My Third Duke...hurry up!¡± Qiqi¡¯s words just finished when Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands were already rubbing Qiqi¡¯s shoulders. Qiqi enjoyed it with her eyes shut as she slowly move to rest on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s body. His chest was very muscr, causing her heart to somewhat flutter. Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands were rubbing gently on Qiqi¡¯s shoulders. The fingers that were full of warmth rested on Qiqi¡¯s neck, rubbing across her skin with just a thin veil separating the finger from her body. ¡°Duke...¡± Qiqi gently raised her head and closed her eyes. Her heart started to sink into turmoil. She weakly rested on Liu Zhongtian. Her cheeks were flushed and her breathing became light. Her body started trembling. This rotten man, she asked him to rub her shoulders, what was he doing? ¡°This Duke will stay behind, Qiqi... don¡¯t neglect me anymore!¡± ¡°No! Definitely no!¡± Wei Qiqi trembled slightly and she immediately became sober. She quickly pulled away Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands. This naughty Duke actually had such bad thoughts. So his intention was not really to ma.s.sage her, but how could Wei Qiqi possibly fall into his trap... ¡°Get out! Get out now!¡± Qiqi came down the bed and pulled Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands forcefully to the door side. She tried to push him out, ¡°Quickly get out, rotten Duke!¡± ¡°Alright, alright, this Duke will get out!¡± Liu Zhongtian teasingly lifted Qiqi¡¯s chin, ¡°Don¡¯t let this Duke wait for too long. I¡¯ll let you off tonight, little cutie!¡± ¡°Who is your little cutie, irritating fe, get out!¡± Qiqi pushed Liu Zhongtian out and speedily closed the door. She nervouslyid on the door. This Liu Zhongtian, she nearly let him get what he wanted again. What was wrong with her? Qiqi touched her heart, why did her heartbeat increase? Liu Zhongtian stood outside Wei Qiqi¡¯s room, helplessly smiling. He was actually rejected. Probably amongst the dozen of Dukes, only Liu Zhongtian have such an encounter. Every single one of them had many romantic meetings. At this time they would be in the presence of beauties. Only he was alone and neglected. Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart was unable to calm down, however he helplessly went to his own room. When he opened the door to his room, he smelled a trace of fragrance. There was someone in the room. Liu Zhongtian alertly lit up the candle and saw Ning Yun-er who had tears all over her face. It was sote, what was Yun-er doing in his room? ¡°Duke...¡± Yun-er rubbed away her tears and her cheeks flushed. She seemed to have waited a long time. She drooped her head and walked slowly towards him, ¡°Tonight, let Yun-er serve Duke..¡± ¡°Yun-er?¡± Liu Zhongtian frowned. He was just pushed outside by a woman, yet there was another woman sending herself in. Things were really unexpected. He was thinking when Ning Yun-er had already snuggled up on him. That faint fragrance became even stronger. ¡°Duke, Yun-er always have you in her heart. I don¡¯t wish for status, but only to apany you for the rest of my life. I can even be a servant and I don¡¯t care, as long as you ept me and want me...Duke!¡± ¡°Yun-er, don¡¯t be like this, you know that this Duke already has a concubine...¡± Due to Qiqi¡¯s rejection, Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart was in turmoil. Those remnant mes of pa.s.sion were still burning. He needed a woman, he needed to vent. And at this time there was a woman willing to sacrifice her all for him, putting herself in his embrace. All his personal desires were torturing him because of Wei Qiqi. He was furious because of his own performance. The feeling of rejection caused him to feel anger. He felt that he was going to explode. Did he reallyck women? He was notcking. Wasn¡¯t there one woman in front of him? He just need to gently hug her... Did Wei Qiqi really have that much charm? To cause him to give up all other women and only dote on her? She was really someone who didn¡¯t know his grace! ¡°Duke, you are a Duke, you won¡¯t have just one woman in your life, possess Yun-er! I¡¯m willing!¡± ¡°Yun-er!¡± Liu Zhongtian agitatedly hugged Ning-Yun-er, lifting up her cheek, looking at her pair of mesmerized eyes. ¡°Duke...¡± Ning Yun-er slowly closed her eyes and slowly went forward. Both of her jade hands hooked onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s neck, her soft body also gently stuck to his. Liu Zhongtian looked at the woman in front of him. No matter who she was, he wanted to find a target to vent all his fantasies about Wei Qiqi out. Liu Zhongtian grabbed Ning Yun-er into his embrace and slowly walked to the bed. However, what caused Liu Zhongtian to be bitter was that he actually thirsted for Wei Qiqi to be in his embrace instead. He only wanted that woman with the red lips and mesmerizing eyes, not just any other woman. d.a.m.nit. Liu Zhongtian suddenly put down Ning Yun-er, turned around and walked. He was extremely furious. He walked in big strides to Wei Qiqi¡¯s door and pushed it open, entering the room. He was the Duke, an honourable Duke. Could it be that difficult for him to have a woman that belonged to him? An ancient era Duke and a modern era woman. A difference in thinking and perception had resulted in this moment¡¯s intense sh. One required total submission, one required total respect. In a state where the difference in thoughts could not be reconciled, maybe the solution to all of this was brute force. Wei Qiqi felt vaguely that there was someone forcefully kissing her. She was horrified and she opened her eyes, seeing the Third Duke whose desires were burning. Qiqi couldn¡¯t speak. Her eyes were staring at the man in front of her. Didn¡¯t he just leave? Why did hee back? Based on his looks, she knew what he came back for. Qiqi struggled to sit up, however she was pulled into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace. Without waiting for her to react, the situation took a downturn... she extended her hands and speedily pped it across Liu Zhongtian¡¯s cheeks. Liu Zhongtian caught Qiqi¡¯s iing p and furiously pinned both of her hands behind her back, causing her to lose the ability to resist. ¡°This Duke is the Great Han¡¯s Duke. You dare to treat me like this? Why can¡¯t you be like other women and obedientlyy down there, waiting for me to shower love on you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not your servant, so why must I wait for you and serve you? Other women are willing and taking the initiative, why can¡¯t you find them instead of bothering me!¡± ¡°What I want is you...Wei Qiqi, you are too rude!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want you...Third Duke, you are too proud!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t want? Then I¡¯ll make you want me now!¡± Liu Zhongtian was really taught a lesson now. He understood what being diametrically opposed meant, what was being hard pressed for every step. He had married a woman who didn¡¯t know what was the three rules and four virtues. She didn¡¯t even know how to please her husband. Wei Qiqi felt a chill in her body. She was lifted up...this is bad. She lost an absolute advantage. ¡°Love this Duke, QIqi...¡± No matter how unwilling she was, Wei Qiqi was still a woman. Her uppercut, swirling kick, when faced with such a cold-blooded Third Duke who had unparalleled martial prowess, was feeble. She showed signs of submitting. Liu Zhongtian was instantly electrified. The electricity went through both of them. Qiqi became submissive. Shepletely gave up resisting. The powerful and tyrant Duke had alreadypletely controlled her. Qiqi was drunk in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s love. Thest line of defence in her heart had loosened and her heart was lost in the pa.s.sion, that kiss and touching caused her whole body to be scorching on fire. Qiqi¡¯s submission and the waves of moaning caused Liu Zhongtian¡¯s pa.s.sion to be stoked. His concubine was really one who knows how to fan the mes. A beautiful and s.e.xy chick actually had such potential to tempt men. Even her moans of pleasure were s.e.xy and mesmerizing. At this moment, even if the sky fell down, he had to possess this woman. Yun-er was suddenly left alone in the room. She was staring nkly at the empty room, not knowing what happened. Didn¡¯t he decide to want her? Why did he give up? Yun-er¡¯s heart was hurt. She was crying while walking out of the Duke¡¯s room. She despondently looked at the night sky. Why did the Duke, who already carried her to the bed, full of pa.s.sion in his eyes, why did he at thest moment, when there was only one step away from them falling into the river of love, suddenly leave? Yun-er was not resigned. Where did the Duke go? She suspiciously looked at Wei Qiqi¡¯s room, don¡¯t tell me.... She ambled to Wei Qiqi¡¯s window and involuntarily nted her ear on the window front. There was noiseing out from the room, almost piercing her nervous system. Without thinking, one would know that the Duke was in Qiqi¡¯s room, together with that woman. Wei Qiqi¡¯s moaning almost crumbled her. Even just imagining, one would know how deeply involved they were. The man who was originally with Yun-er left her and went into the embrace of another woman. Yun-er was furious and hateful. Wei Qiqi really knew how to seduce men. Even her moaning was so soul-splitting. How could there be a such a proud and shameless woman in Great Han? How could a woman seduce a man in this fashion? The Duke must be deluded till he lost his soul, how would he still think of Yun-er? Ning Yun-er was unable to listen any further. That room was as if it was on fire, causing her to be so angry that she trembled. She quickly left Qiqi¡¯s room and went back to her own. She furiously tried to tear the nket. No matter what she had to obtain the Duke. Since ten years old, she had never given up. Sooner orter the Duke would walk into her room. After all the Duke was a man, a man¡¯s control over his pa.s.sion was very bad.

 Chapter 104

    The radiance of spring in Qiqi¡¯s room was unbounded. Liu Zhongtian was stoked till he couldn¡¯t control himself. Towards Qiqi¡¯s pa.s.sionate response and the lingering feelings, the enjoying and tempting look, that pair of smooth jade arms clinging on him, all these caused him to fall for this woman. That night, he was reckless, till he fell down on the bed, tired and spent. At that moment, Liu Zhongtian understood why beautiful and tempting women were troubled waters. His Qiqi belonged to that category, causing him to stumble within just a night. Liu Zhongtian, looked at Wei Qiqi, tired and satisfied. He peacefullyid on Qiqi¡¯s side, his muscr arms hugging her. Wei Qiqi was somewhat shy, biting her lips, not even wanting to move. She could only let him hug her. After the pleasure, Qiqi¡¯s heart was in a conundrum. Could she achieve the state where she only enjoy physical pleasure and not want love? The tyrannical Duke would only forcefully possess her time and again. She hated this man, yet loved him at the same time. She was crazily in love with him on the bed. Third Duke on the bed was very pa.s.sionate. That pa.s.sionate kiss caused her heart to be set on fire. The warm touches caused her to be more and more deluded. Her virgin experience of making love caused Qiqi to look forward yet be scared at the same time. She felt that she had already drowned in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace. No matter what Qiqi had to leave this man. This man had in his eyes only war, power and fame. He was a fellow that kept robbing from her, not knowing what was love, what was feelings. Wei Qiqi coldly looked at the milky white nket in front of the bed. She had to learn how to protect herself. The only way was to be strong, be it position or money. A pity, Liu Zhongtian was too strong, strong to a point where she was tired to struggle against. It was morning. Liu Zhongtian discovered that the s.p.a.ce beside him was empty. Where did Qiqi go? He quickly got up, wore his clothes, pushed opened the door and walked out. From afar he heard a sound ofughter in the garden. He walked over and discovered Wei Qiqi teaching Xiaotao how to ride the bicycle in the garden. She looked extremely happy. Could Qiqi not be angry? Yesterday night Liu Zhongtian had forcefully... although she enjoyed it very much, it didn¡¯t mean that she wasn¡¯t angry. How did she be so happy? She really was a woman who could quickly forget unhappy things. Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t want Qiqi to feel awkward, hence he turned around and walked away. He then b.u.mped into Ning Yun-er who was just walking over. Yun-er¡¯s eyes were red, as if she just cried. Liu Zhongtian then thought of how he dumped herst night to look for Qiqi. He shouldn¡¯t have been so impulsive. Since he didn¡¯t have her in his heart, he shouldn¡¯t have misled her. ¡°Yun-er,st night... it wasn¡¯t intentional, I just...¡± ¡°Duke, Yun-er understands, as long as you like it, Yun-er will like it as well.¡± Ning Yun-er drooped her head, her voice exceptionally gentle. Liu Zhongtian involuntarily sighed. Yun-er was gentle and understanding, and someone who knew the three rules and four virtues. Wasn¡¯t she someone he wanted? Why would he go towards Wei Qiqi? There was only one exnation, and that was Wei Qiqi used some kind of magic to seduce him, causing him to be unable to understand the things he did, only wanting to possess that woman. Liu Zhongtian looked at Ning Yun-er who left in sadness and felt bitter. At this time the butler walked over and pa.s.sed to him a letter. He quickly left the manor and received the invitation to go over to the Prime Minister¡¯s ce. Wei Qiqi discovered that Liu Zhongtian had left and finally heaved a breath of relief. She touched her cheeks. What was wrong with her, when did she be afraid of that fellow? She pushed Xiaotao once. ¡°Quickly get down, let¡¯s get out of the manor!¡± Xiaotao came down the bicycle and looked at Wei Qiqi strangely, ¡°Royal Concubine, why do you keep spying on the Duke, as if you are a thief!¡± ¡°What do you know? Don¡¯t speak nonsense. Since when did I spy on him?¡± Qiqi pulled Xiaotao down the bicycle. This maid was getting more and more brazen, to actually dare ask about her private life. Xiaotao extended her tongue, knowing that she hadmitted an error. Sheughed embarra.s.singly. Wei Qiqi pped her shoulders, ¡°Don¡¯t be so curious in the future, let¡¯s go!¡± The two of them just left the garden when the butler Liu Quan came running over. He saw Wei Qiqi and hurriedly went forward. He spoke in a low voice, ¡°Royal Concubine, Concubine Han Yu¡¯s men are here. They are saying that they want to bring you into the pce!¡± ¡°Concubine Han Yu?¡± Qiqi thought for a while, wasn¡¯t that the woman Liu Zhongtian used to like? The Emperor had robbed him of her, what was she doing inviting Qiqi into the pce? Don¡¯t tell me... ¡°Royal Concubine, go and change up into something more formal, Concubine Han Yu is very favored, she can¡¯t be offended!¡± ¡°I know?¡± Qiqi scratched her head. She didn¡¯t want to go. ¡°Go then, the concubines in the pce are not nice to serve. Go there, say a word and thene back.¡± Liu Quan was afraid that this wilful concubine wouldn¡¯t be willing to go, hence he purposely said it in a serious tone. No matter what she had to go and visit Concubine Han Yu. Wei Qiqi helplessly went back to her room. Xiaotao helped her to redo her makeup again and dressed her in a blue clothing, touching her up in a good fashion and adding a few stalks of flower pins. She then thought again, before helping to cover Qiqi¡¯s face with cloth. ¡°Why are we still covering? Hateful, it causes my face to itch!¡± ¡°My dear Royal Concubine, you can¡¯t take it down. Everybody knows that the Duke had married an ugly concubine. If you just go in like this, who knew what will happen? The most important thing is that Concubine Han Yu always had affections for the Duke... anyway you should cover your face up, never ever take it down!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Qiqi looked at the dress. She had to dress up like this again, so troublesome. ¡°Once our Royal Concubine dresses up, who knows how many men will be mesmerized?¡± Xiaotao covered her mouth andughed. ¡°d.a.m.n brat!¡± Qiqi embarra.s.singly looked at the mirror. Wearing this cloth caused her eyes to be even more mesmerizing. Although she had no interest in doing so, she still lightlyughed. Qiqi ordered Xiaotao to go to the store to manage it. She then sat in the carriage which Concubine Han Yu had arranged for her and entered the pce. So this was the Great Han pce! Qiqi opened her mouth wide and came down the carriage. She followed behind a pce maid. With every step she took she was wondering about this ce. What a grandiose sight! It was much bigger than the Duke¡¯s manor. It was almost all made up of gold, a very stunning sight. In the far away modern era, all these had be historical sites. Who would have thought that Wei Qiqi would personally voyage through the real Great Han pce. ¡°Royal Concubine, please keep up and don¡¯t get lost!¡± The pce maid in front reminded her. ¡°Understood!¡± Although Qiqi answered, she couldn¡¯t help but look east and west. After a while, she then realised the pce maid had disappeared. Oh no, she must have forgotten to catch up while looking at all these stunning sights. Actually Qiqi understood in her heart that she liked it here. Maybe she forgot while in a heat of the moment, not following the pce maid but only immersed in her own thoughts, walking leisurely in the beautiful scenery. Wei Qiqi was lost in the Great Han pce. The more anxious she was, the more she couldn¡¯t discern the directions. Xiaotao had even dress her up in a long dress. It was extremely troublesome to walk, she almost tripped a few times. Wei Qiqi lifted up the dress and walked to a pavilion. She saw that the pavilion was really beautiful. The surroundings had yarns, fluttering in the wind, just like a dream and fantasy. It was extremely pleasing looking at it. Looks like she couldn¡¯t get out temporarily, thus she decided to rest there. When the pce maid realised that Qiqi had disappeared, she would naturally return to look for her. It was much better than b.u.mping around randomly. A gust of wind blew over. The face cloth stuck onto the face. It was extremely itchy and irritating. When can she not wear this d.a.m.ned thing? Qiqi looked around, there was n.o.body at all. Hence she took down the face cloth. She could always wear it again when the pce maid came for her. Qiqi incidentally turned her head to look at the table in the pavilion. Her mood brightened. Woah, who was so good, to actually put fruits, snacks and even wine on the pavilion? Although she could do without the wine, she definitely had to try the fruits and snacks. The pce was really not bad, to even have food at resting spots. Didn¡¯t the immortals live their lives like this too? Qiqi satfortably on the chair and picked up a grape and put it in her mouth. Next was the snacks. She started to eat leisurely. However at this time, there was someoneing cover. There were two eunuchs leading the way. Following behind was actually the Great Han Emperor, Liu Zhongtian¡¯s brother. This Emperor had a tall figure, with horizontal brows and a cold look. He was dressed in royal robes, and both hands were behind his back. He furrowed his brows. An eunuch frantically rubbed his eyes and looked at the pavilion disbelievingly. He stuttered. ¡°Emperor, please pardon me! That...¡± He pointed at the pavilion, and was scared till he started sweating. He obviously just prepared the food, who knew there was a woman who didn¡¯t know what death meant and was actually eating the food prepared for the Emperor. ¡°This servant will immediately chase away that woman!¡± The eunuch was just about to go up and chase away Wei Qiqi. The Emperor extended his hands to block that old eunuch. His mood today was pa.s.sable. If it was other days he would definitely be angry. He spoke softly to order the two eunuchs to leave. The Emperor then walked over. When his eyes rested on that woman¡¯s face, he was instantly stunned. Such a beauty. The woman¡¯s hair was decorated with flower pins, her face was like blossom, having a faint redness within the white skin. She had beautiful eyes and a unique look. Her facial features were in harmony, extremely tempting. A dress in light blue caused the pavilion to be much more vibrant. Especially her temperament, it was like a light breeze, having a sense of spirituality with a mesmerizing yfulness. Who was she? Why did the pce have such a top-.s.s beauty and he didn¡¯t notice? Could it be one of his concubines? How could it be? If that was the case, it wasn¡¯t possible for him to ignore her. Why did he have no impression? She was definitely a stranger. The Emperor walked through the yarns and looked closely at the woman whose expression was natural. There seemed to be nothing that could worry her. There was a carefree feeling present, causing people who looked at her to feel extremelyfortable.

 Chapter 105

    Wei Qiqi was almost finish with her food. Why haven¡¯t that pce maid look for her? It can¡¯t be that she lost a person and didn¡¯t discover it right? What a careless little fellow. Qiqi stood up and was just about turn around when she saw a tall man standing in front of her. His eyes were focused on her, which scared her till she took a few steps back.

    "Who are you? What is your name?" The Emperor grabbed Qiqi¡¯s wrist and pulled her towards his front. He looked at Qiqi in close proximity, which made him even more shocked. This woman¡¯s skin was too supple, like a baby¡¯s skin. Especially that pair of eyes, nearly causing him to be immerse within and was instantly attracted to it. His breathing also stopped.

    "I, I..." Qiqi frantically blocked her own face. Oh no, I was discovered. What should I do? No matter what, she couldn¡¯t reveal her own ident.i.ty, "I am..."

    "Are you this Emperor¡¯s concubine? Why haven¡¯t I seen you before?" The Emperor lightly embraced Wei Qiqi¡¯s thin waist. He uncontrobly hugged this blue-clotheddy, "Tell this Emperor and he shall shower his favor upon you. You are an absolute beauty, these eyes..."

    "Wait, you are..." Wei Qiqi opened her eyes wide. This man imed that he was the Emperor. And... his clothes? It¡¯s royal robes. Oh my G.o.d. Qiqi was scared till the color on her face was drained. He was the Emperor, Liu Zhongtian¡¯s brother. This time she was in deep trouble. He was that fellow who arranged her marriage to his third brother and mocked him. All the more she couldn¡¯t reveal herself.

    "No matter who you are, this Emperor has already fallen for you..."

    "No, I..."

    Wei Qiqi tried to forcefully push away the Emperor, however he didn¡¯t give up and continued hugging her, with his hands touching her face uncontrobly. His eyes never left her once. This kind of beauty was different from the women in the harem. There had never been a woman that made the Emperor desire so greatly.

    d.a.m.ned Emperor. Qiqi was now furious. She squatted and used her hand to heavilynd a fist on the Emperor¡¯s abdomen.

    The Great Han Emperor treated her as a weakdy. He didn¡¯t expect for this woman to be so nimble, thus he suffered this one punch. He was instantly left groaning in pain and squatted. Wei Qiqi took the chance and hurriedly ran out of the pavilion. She looked left and right and didn¡¯t discern the direction before running towards a moon gate. She wore the face cloth while running.

    She was running when the pce maid appeared, full of sweat. She saw Wei Qiqi and she seemed to rx a lot, "Third Royal Concubine, where did you run off to? I was looking all around for you. You can¡¯t run amok here in this ce. Quickly follow me!"

    "Okay!" Qiqi was extremely happy. The Great Han pce was extremely big. If she continued running about, she might be discovered by the Emperor. If she was caught again, then she would be in big trouble.

    The two eunuchs didn¡¯t know what happened. They hurriedly ran to the pavilion and saw the Emperor squatting down on the floor in misery. They quickly helped him up.

    "Aiya, Your Majesty, where are you feeling ufortable!"

    "Dog servant, did you see that woman... why didn¡¯t you block her!" The Emperor sat down, his eyes scanning the vicinity. Where did Wei Qiqi disappear to? What a mysterious woman. As long as she was in the pce, he would still be able to find her.

    "Your Majesty, just now this servant thought that... he shouldn¡¯t disturb your pleasure-making moments!" The eunuch spoke in a low voice.

    "What pleasure? I was...." The Emperor didn¡¯t wish to say that he was sneaked upon by a woman. Hence he said furiously, "Quickly get me all the names and portraits of the concubines to me!"

    "All of them?"

    "Yes, including all the women that just entered the pce. Bring it all to this Emperor. I don¡¯t believe that I can¡¯t find you!"

    "Yes, Your Majesty!"

    ......

    Wei Qiqi was brought into the Emperor concubine¡¯s residence. Qiqi didn¡¯t dare to take down the face cloth this time. She stood obediently on one side. This d.a.m.ned pce. There was danger everywhere. It was much morefortable in the Duke¡¯s manor.

    There was a well-dressed woman walking out from behind the screen cover which was decorated with flowers and birds. She was in purple clothing. Her head had a golden pin stuck on it. Wei Qiqi felt somewhat strange. This woman didn¡¯t look as beautiful as she thought. She was instead a bit sad and the weak disposition was extremely like someone. Yes, Lin Daiyu, a .s.sic sick beauty. [TL: Lin Daiyu is a character from one of the four .s.sic novels in China]

    This was a woman that Liu Zhongtian liked. No wonder he was always going on about three rules and four virtues. So it was this kind of sickly and pale woman. Liu Zhongtian was most probably going to be disappointed. Wei Qiqi could never learn those stuff in this life. In Qiqi¡¯s dictionary, there was no such thing as being weak, only being strong. She wanted to be a strong woman.

    "Why are you wearing a face cloth, take it down!" Han Yu spoke softly.

    "Qiqi is scared that she¡¯ll scare Royal Concubine, hence she should wear it!" Wei Qiqi imitated her and spoke softly. Han Yu¡¯s voice was exceptionally pleasing to the ear.

    "Really! If you insist then let it be. Do you know why I brought you here?" Han Yu¡¯s voice grew cold. She walked towards Qiqi and sized her up.

    "Qiqi doesn¡¯t know, may Royal Concubine indicate!"

    "Does Zhongtian treat you well?"

    Wei Qiqi suddenly felt that her heart was sour. Since Han Yu had already married the Emperor, why would she still mention Liu Zhongtian in this manner? She was not cing this Third Royal Concubine in her eyes. The Duke was already Wei Qiqi¡¯s, not Concubine Han Yu. Qiqi was the legitimate Third Royal Concubine!

    "Royal Concubine, Qiqi doesn¡¯t quite understand, what can be considered as treating me well?"

    "You are asking the obvious. Has he touched your body?"

    This Concubine Han Yu, why would she want to ask about such a private matter. Was something wrong with her mind? What business does she have with whether Liu Zhongtian had touched Qiqi? Furthermore she asked so directly, she was not cing Qiqi in her eyes, as if she was just a woman apanying Liu Zhongtian to sleep.

    "Qiqi doesn¡¯t wish to answer that. If Royal Concubine doesn¡¯t have any other matters, then Qiqi is going to leave now!"

    "He definitely hasn¡¯t touched you, hence you don¡¯t wish to reply. That is as well. How can a woman like you bepatible with Zhongtian? Why will he want to touch you!" Han Yu seemed to have descended into her own woven fantasy. How could Liu Zhongtian like such an ugly woman? He would love Han Yu his whole life.

    "You can think whatever you want, that¡¯s your matter. I¡¯m going back!"

    "You¡¯re not allowed to leave. Tell me, is he well nowadays?" Han Yu sat sadly on the chair. Her face was obvious; all the pining thoughts were written all over it.

    Wei Qiqi suddenly felt somewhat uneasy. Looks like this woman really liked Third Duke Liu Zhongtian. It¡¯s a pity her wish couldn¡¯t be fulfilled, being stuck deep in the pce. That kind of feeling of being in love yet couldn¡¯t see the opposite party was a sad thing. Her hateful feeling instantly turned into pity.

    "He is well. He won a war and is now staying in the backyard of the Duke¡¯s manor. asionally he will go out and meet friends, ride horse, practise his sword. He will often read books alone!"

    Han Yu seemed to long for the scene Qiqi described. She muttered, "The first time I met him was during father¡¯s birthday celebration. He was the tallest amongst all the men. He was handsome and had a dignified air around him. I kept hiding behind the screen cover looking at him, infatuated with him. I pestered father to propose marriage to him and I didn¡¯t expect that the Third Duke will agree. At that time, I was so happy that I couldn¡¯t sleep. We almost got married, but now..."

    Han Yu gave Qiqi a cold look, "Now, I¡¯m alone in the pce, thinking of him endlessly. As for you this ugly woman, you destroyed my dream and married my dream. Based on what? You are not fit for him!"

    Qiqi originally pitied her, but hearing her justification, Qiqi realised how selfish her love was. Today, no matter who married Liu Zhongtian, she would not be at peace. She only wanted to possess Liu Zhongtian for herself, in person and in heart. That was why she kept pestering Liu Zhongtian, causing the brothers to be at odds. In the end Liu Zhongtian had to request to exterminate the Xiongnu. She really was someone who refused to give up.

    "Exactly how ugly you are..." Han Yu suddenly stood up and slowly walked towards Wei Qiqi, "Let me see, what kind of ugly woman did the Emperor give to Liu Zhongtian..."

    Qiqi didn¡¯t want to use force on her, hence she kept retreating. However Han Yu kept pressing forward.

    If this face cloth got taken down, the pce would have a huge wave ofmotion. Liu Zhongtian¡¯s good days would also be numbered. Wei Qiqi clenched her fist, silently warning. Please don¡¯te forward, if not you would suffer a disadvantage. Qiqi wouldn¡¯t spare Han Yu just because she was Liu Zhongtian¡¯s old me.

    Outside the door, there was a ruckus and an eunuch walked in.

    "Reporting to Royal Concubine, the Emperor has orders for all the concubines and new women to send a copy of their names and portraits over. Those who have portraits should send them, while those who don¡¯t have must have a new one drawn. I beseech Royal Concubine to ept the artist¡¯s drawing!"

    "What? How can the Emperor not recognize me?" Han Yu retreated, not understanding what was with the Emperor. He actually wanted the portrait and not her, could he have lost his memory?

    The eunuch smiled and said, "All the pces and courts are informed of this!"

    "Okay, draw then!" Han Yu looked at Wei Qiqi with dissatisfaction. She ordered the pce maid beside her, "Send the Third Royal Concubine back. I don¡¯t have the time to deal with her now!"

    "Yes, My Lady!" The pce maid walked to Qiqi¡¯s front and led the way. Wei Qiqi heaved a sigh of relief and followed closely behind. She did better hurry, else there would be a big trouble.

    Wei Qiqi hurriedly left the pce. She was only relieved when she exited the pce gates. Next time around she wouldn¡¯te no matter what. She touched her head. It was more important to retain her life.

    In the pce, the eunuchs were busy for the whole afternoon, before they gathered all the names and portraits of the concubines and new women and sent it into the hands of the Emperor.

    "Reporting to Your Majesty, the harem¡¯s 48 concubines¡¯ portraits and the new women¡¯s 15 portraits are here for your perusal!"

    The Emperor was full of hope as he received the portraits and looked through each one carefully. When he saw one he would throw one. In the end he looked through all the portraits and the floor was in a mess. He furiously stood up.

    "Just these? No others?"

    The old eunuch was scared till his face paled. None of them was what the Emperor wanted? He trembled repeatedly as he picked up those thrown portraits. He replied in fear.

    "Just these, Your Majesty!"

    "Who is that woman, she is not my concubine? She¡¯s not in the portraits!" The Emperor furiously pped the table. His eyes were looking sharply at the old eunuch, hoping that he could give the Emperor a reasonable exnation.

 Chapter 106

    "This old servant doesn¡¯t know..." The old eunuch rolled up the portraits with great difficulty and hid in one corner. He didn¡¯t dare to make any noise. He was also thinking it was weird that they couldn¡¯t find that woman within the pce.

    "For me to actually not know a woman who appeared in the pce. This isughable." The Emperor frowned. Back then he should have just apprehended her. Now that she ran away, he couldn¡¯t find her even if he thought of it. It was making the Emperor anxious.

    "This old servant thinks that it is weird as well. That woman seemed to not know the rules of the pce. She didn¡¯t kneel when she saw the Emperor. As for typical concubines, they don¡¯t dare to touch the fruits and snacks there, because that is the ce Your Majesty frequents..." The eunuch reminded him.

    The Emperor¡¯s furrowed brows loosened. The old eunuch made sense, "You are saying that the woman could havee from outside of the pce?"

    "Yes, Your Majesty. It is impossible to not know such a dina in the pce. Hence she must havee from outside!"

    "I want to know who she is immediately!" The Emperor still felt that the hopes were slim. It was much more difficult to check on women outside.

    The old eunuch spoke softly, "We can check upon the various pces and courts to see if there is any woman invited from outside... if not how did that woman enter the pce?"

    "Not a bad idea!" The Emperor was looking at the old eunuch with admiration. The eunuch became happy immediately. He was excited over the fact that he was praised for his cleverness.

    At this time, outside of the royal study room, a young eunuch, Xiaoyuzi, ran inside. This eunuch was the Emperor¡¯s personal attendant and really knew how to a.s.sess the situation. Just now when he heard that the Emperor wanted to find a blue-clotheddy, he already guessed that she was someone from outside the pce. He had already went on to make his findings. At this moment he was happily making his report.

    "Reporting to Your Majesty, Xiaoyuzi had already investigated for Your Majesty!"

    The Emperor was happy. He really was the Emperor¡¯s personal attendant, just like being born in his own stomach, "Quick speak, I want to listen."

    "Your Majesty, today Concubine Han Yu summoned a blue-clotheddy from outside the pce. Her clothing was simr to what Your Majesty described. However they didn¡¯t see her facial features. It was said that she was wearing a face cloth!"

    "Face cloth? Concubine?" The Emperor stood up. Looks like to find that woman he had to work from Concubine Han Yu. "Get ready, we are moving!"

    "Yes, Your Majesty!"

    Xiaoyuzi shouted and then dutifully went to a.s.sist the Emperor. The old eunuch by the side furiously retreated. d.a.m.nit, his merits got stolen again. Why did he not think of this earlier? A woman that the Emperor favored, if she entered the pce in the future, there would be endless benefits for Xiaoyuzi. What a cunning young eunuch.

    After Wei Qiqi left, Concubine Han Yu found it hard to calm down. Her heart was in turmoil. Liu Zhongtian had received a royal decree to marry an ugly woman, who knew what kind of emotions he was feeling right now. He must be extremely dejected, just like when Han Yu entered the pce in the past and became the Emperor¡¯s woman. How did such a handsome and brave Third Duke get himself taken advantage of by an ugly woman?

    Deep in her bones, Han Yu was someone who couldn¡¯t withstand loneliness. She was often thrown into her fantasies due to her longing for Liu Zhongtian. However ever since she became a Royal Concubine, she had been receiving the Emperor¡¯s well treatment, being favored and having a different status.

    Whether the Emperor really liked Han Yu that much, she knew deep down in her heart. Everytime the Emperor came to her ce, it was as if he wanted revenge, hugging the woman that Liu Zhongtian liked into his arms. Maybe that would make him feel more settled. Hence the Emperor didn¡¯t love her at all. She spent days in the pce, being someone that the Emperor used to show off his power.

    Han Yu¡¯s heart and body was feeling tired. She bent her body andid down. At this moment a pce maid came running in and frantically said, "My Lady, the Emperor is here!"

    "Emperor?" Han Yu stood up immediately. Why did the Emperore in broad daylight? This caused her to be surprised. Without waiting for her to finish dressing up, the Emperor¡¯s feet had already stepped in.

    "Greetings Your Majesty!" Han Yu and the pce maid frantically did a curtsey. They were somewhat unprepared.

    "I have something to ask my concubine. The rest of you back down. Xiaoyuzi stay behind!" The Emperor sat down and waved his hand. The pcedies all retreated. The room only had three people; Han Yu, the Emperor and Xiaoyuzi.

    "Emperor, may I know what you wish to ask of me?" Han Yu felt that the Emperor¡¯s expression wasn¡¯t quite right. There seemed to be something bothering him. Could it be rted to herself?

    The Emperor nced at Han Yu andughed coldly. He didn¡¯t like this woman at all. She was always unhappy due to Liu Zhongtian. When he saw her he would feel hateful. However as long as Liu Zhongtian liked her for one day, the Emperor would want to hug her for one day. This was to provoke his third brother, to let him know who was the ruler.

    "My beloved concubine, this Emperor has something to ask you!"

    "Your Majesty, please. Han Yu will reply to you truthfully!"

    "Today, did you summon for a woman in blue clothing wearing a face cloth?"

    Han Yu seemed to have sensed something immediately and became nervous. How did the Emperor know that she summoned Wei Qiqi.

    "Your Majesty, why did you suddenly mention this. Did somebody see things wrongly..."

    The Emperor nced at Xiaoyuzi and gave him an expression. Xiaoyuzi immediately spoke in a low voice, "Royal Concubine, today there was someone who saw you summon a woman in blue clothing who was wearing a face cloth."

    "This...yes, Your Majesty. She is only a normal person, not worth mentioning. Hence Han Yu felt that there is no need to mention her." Han Yu wiped off the sweat on her forehead. This d.a.m.ned Xiaoyuzi, how could he have known this? He still dared to confront her about that?

    "Speak, who is she?"

    "Your Majesty, I already said that she is a normal person, not worth Your Majesty..."

    "This Emperor is asking you who she is!" The Emperor suddenly stood up and walked to Han Yu. He was furious. Han Yu was scared till she frantically kneeled down.

    "Your Majesty, I know that I¡¯m wrong. I shouldn¡¯t have summoned her, please pardon me!"

    "Get up, I¡¯m not ming you. I only wish to know who is she?"

    "Yes... yes, she is Third Duke¡¯s ugly concubine Wei Qiqi..." After speaking finish Han Yu nervously drooped her head, "Your Majesty please don¡¯t me me, I only wish to know how ugly she looked like!"

    The Emperor¡¯s heart shuddered. He was stunned for a moment. How could this be? He grabbed ahold of Han Yu and lifted her arm up, "Do you know what nonsense you are saying? How could she be the Third Duke¡¯s concubine, do you think that I am blind?"

    "Your Majesty, my words are true. I really summoned the Third Duke¡¯s concubine Wei Qiqi!"

    "A pack of lies, this Emperor betrothed to him an ugly woman, how could this be..."

    Han Yu was somewhat depressed and looked at the Emperor in a daze for a long while. She had already spoken the truth, how could it be someone else, "Wei Qiqi definitely is an ugly woman. Today, she was afraid that she would scare me, hence she specially covered her face!"

    The Royal Concubine¡¯s words caused the Emperor to be stupefied. We¡¯re the two women the same people? How could there be such a coincidental matter? The same clothes, body...

    The Great Han Emperor was unable to sit still. What kind of scheme was underlying here? Third Duke Liu Zhongtian seemed to have gained an advantage again. The Emperor had been yed again. If Liu Zhongtian¡¯s concubine was really that beauty, wouldn¡¯t the Emperor have fulfilled his wish? The Emperor didn¡¯t have that kind of temperament. He couldn¡¯t wait to beat Liu Zhongtian down to the gutters, why would he add colours to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s life?

    The Emperor was abnormally furious. He wanted to interrogate a person, Wu Zhongyi. That d.a.m.ned fe, could he have colluded with Liu Zhongtian to protect Wei Qiqi¡¯s life and tease the Emperor. He was the supreme being, how could he tolerate them being so reckless?

    Wu Zhongyi didn¡¯t know why the Emperor suddenly summoned him. Hence he happily entered the pce. When he entered the Emperor¡¯s dormitory, he noticed a few eunuchs staring at him coldly. The situation wasn¡¯t right?

    Wu Zhongyi instantly felt cold sweat oozing out of him. His heart was in shambles. When he walked, he was trying to recall if hemitted any error or said something wrong. Why did he feel that his back was cold and there was a premonition?

    "How dare you Wu Zhongyi!" The Emperor shouted angrily. Wu Zhongyi instantly fell on the floor. His soul was sucked out. He didn¡¯t dare to raise his head.

    "Your Majesty, this humble servant didn¡¯t know where did he do wrong. I am innocent, please pardon me!" He didn¡¯t care about whether he reallymitted an error. His brain was as if it was smashed by a hammer. He repeatedly knocked his head on the floor. No matter what he had to seek for a pardon first.

    "You feel that you are innocent? Okay, I ask you, is Liu Zhongtian¡¯s concubine, Wei Qiqi, an ugly woman?" The Emperor¡¯s voice was extremely icy. That answer had bothered him for a long time. Today he had to make things clear.

    When Wu Zhongyi heard the Emperor ask this, he immediately stopped. He curiously raised his head and looked at the Emperor dreamily, "Your Majesty, why would you ask this? Of course she is an ugly woman!"

    "You still dare to y tricks on this Emperor, are you not scared that I will chop off your head..."

    "Aiya, Your Majesty, I won¡¯t dare to do so. That Wei Qiqi is definitely an ugly woman. She is ugly beyondparison. Furthermore, General Chi can testify to that." Wu Zhongyi¡¯s voice was trembling. He felt unjust and was going to cry. Why did such a trouble fall on him?

    Wei Qiqi that ugly woman, what else was there to be suspicious of, why did the Emperor ask that?

    The Emperor immediately quelled his anger. He was somewhat uncertain. Could that beauty he met that day really not be Wei Qiqi, and only someone who happened to wear the same clothing as Wei Qiqi? However that possibility was too small, furthermore it was on the same day and the same hour.

    "Summon old General Chi!"

    Xiaoyuzi immediately ran to the door and shouted loudly, "Summon General Chi to meet His Majesty!"

    Approximately after half a joss stick worth of time, General Chi speedily ran in. He was in confusion. Who knew what big matter was there for the Emperor to summon him. Hence he frantically knelt on the floor.

    "Your Majesty, to summon this humble official, may I know what is it regarding?"

    Wu Zhongyi couldn¡¯t contain it anymore. He spoke to General Chi, "Old general, save my life. Quick tell the Emperor that whether Wei Qiqi is an ugly woman!"

 Chapter 107

    General Chi was immediately stunned. Was there even a point to ask this question? The whole world knew that Wei Qiqi was an ugly woman. Even the Xiongnu knew as well. What was there to verify?

    The Emperor looked at General Chi, seemingly wanting to know his answer. That expression let General Chi feel the gravity of this question.

    "I thought that it was something serious. General Qi is an ugly woman and everyone knows that. Furthermore General Qi had battled together with this humble official for numerous months. Even though she¡¯s ridiculously ugly, she is a military talent. A pity she¡¯s a woman!"

    Wu Zhongyi finally heaved a sigh of relief. He nervously wiped the sweat off his forehead, "Your Majesty, General Chi has spoken. Wei Qiqi is indeed an ugly woman. This humble official didn¡¯t lie to Your Majesty."

    The Great Han Emperor looked at the two of them furiously. Wu Zhongyi was a scaredy-cat, he probably didn¡¯t dare to lie to him. Since Wei Qiqi was an ugly woman, then who was that women in the garden back then?

    The Emperor was lost in his thoughts and ordered for General Chi and Wu Zhongyi to leave. He sat depressingly on the throne, frowning. His mind was filled with that blue-clothed woman¡¯s figure, that pair of tempting eyes, her unique charm. Where was she now exactly?

    If he could obtain that beauty, he would be satisfied. A pity, the more he wanted her, the more he found it out of reach. He might as well not meet her. His mind kept thinking of her and had no room for other matters.

    Xiaoyuzi looked at the Emperor who was immersed in his own thoughts. He involuntarily sighed and spoke softly, "Your Majesty, how could it be so coincidental, a blue-clotheddy appearing when the Royal Concubine had summoned Wei Qiqi. Furthermore the Royal Concubine had said that Wei Qiqi was wearing a face cloth. She didn¡¯t see Wei Qiqi¡¯s features. Could it be that the Third Duke had swapped her out..."

    "Swapped her out?" The Emperor jerked his head. Oh yes, why didn¡¯t he think of that. Could it be Liu Zhongtian thought that Wei Qiqi was too ugly, hence he swapped her out. That way he didn¡¯t lie to the Emperor and could enjoy beauty.

    "Your Majesty, we cannote to a conclusion hastily. The best solution is to..." Xiaoyuzi went close to the Emperor¡¯s ears and spoke softly. The Emperor nodded while listening. Maybe he could only use this idea. Only then would he know if Liu Zhongtian had married an ugly woman or deceive the Emperor intentionally.

    Wei Qiqi hurriedly went back to the Duke manor. She furiously took down the face cloth as she entered through the door. Her heart was in turmoil.

    When she traversed through the garden, Qiqi involuntarily stopped in her tracks. She discovered Liu Zhongtian listening to Yun-er ying the zither in the garden. He was sitting there in a white clothing, looking extremely suave. His eyes had depth and his expression was focused, as if he was entranced in the music. Yun-er on the other hand was focused on ying the zither. What a pair of hero and beauty, it was a painting that caused one to be envious and feel ufortable about.

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s heart suddenly felt very ufortable. She couldn¡¯t pinpoint what the feeling was. She just felt that it was an eyesore. Could Liu Zhongtian really like Ning Yun-er? Since he liked her, why was he pestering Qiqi and was full of l.u.s.t towards her?

    The more she looked the angrier she felt. She was called into the pce by his sweetheart, then she met the unlucky Emperor. She had a difficult time escaping. On the other hand, he was living a good life, listening to a beauty ying the zither.

    Liu Zhongtian suddenly lifted his head, seeing Wei Qiqi looking at them. That unhappy expression, it seemed that she had misunderstood. Liu Zhongtian immediately stood up. Yun-er¡¯s zither ying also stopped. She dejectedly rose her head and followed the Duke¡¯s gaze and saw Wei Qiqi who was afar. Her heart tightened. Such a good atmosphere was broken up by Qiqi¡¯s appearance. Ning Yun-er¡¯s unhappiness was obvious.

    Liu Zhongtian strode in big steps towards Qiqi.

    Wei Qiqi furiously turned around to left. She was feeling griefed in her heart. She left the garden and speedily ran towards her own room. She was just about to close the door when Liu Zhongtian grabbed her hands and entered the room.

    "Why did you run upon seeing this Duke?"

    "Who is running, I¡¯m returning to my own room!"

    "Just now, the butler in the manor said that Concubine Han Yu summoned you. What was it for?"

    "So you do know?" Qiqi widened her eyes, using her finger to point at Liu Zhongtian¡¯s chest, "Your sweetheart warned me, saying that your heart only has her!"

    "Qiqi, listen to this Duke¡¯s exnation..." Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t feel shocked. He only felt that it was somewhat overboard for Han Yu to mention about the past to QIqi. He grabbed Qiqi¡¯s hands tightly. His heart felt some sweetness, his Qiqi was jealous.

    "You don¡¯t need to exin, I¡¯m not interested."

    "This Duke only has you this one woman. Whatever Han Yu said, you don¡¯t need to put it at heart!" Liu Zhongtian lightly caressed her cheeks, his tone extremely gentle. Qiqi was not used to it.

    "Who put it in her heart?" Qiqi pouted.

    "You are obviously jealous, yet you are denying..." Liu Zhongtian embraced her and lightly pinched her cheeks, before kissing it as he could not control himself.

    "Duke..." Qiqi tried to dodge him. This rotten Duke, why was he always taking advantage of her? She was embarra.s.sed. Qiqi suddenly thought of something and pped her head. She almost forgot a major thing. "Oh right, Third Duke, lend me some silver!" Qiqi extended her hand and raised it in front of Liu Zhongtian. She looked like it was something that was taken for granted.

    "Silver? You can get it from the butler. I don¡¯t carry a lot of silver around!" Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t quite understand. He was feeling good and was nning to kiss her, however she actually wanted silver at this moment. Looks like the impact that Han Yu had on her wasn¡¯t that great. She was actually more interested in silver.

    "I want to borrow 5 thousand taels. The butler didn¡¯t dare to make the decision, hence I want to borrow from you. I promise to return you in a month¡¯s time!"

    "5 thousand taels? Wei Qiqi, why do you need so much money?" Liu Zhongtian felt somewhat peculiar.

    "Irritating!" Qiqi kept her hand. She was somewhat unhappy, "Are you lending or not?"

    "So much silver, there has to be a proper reason to it. If not you will wring dry my bones. Today is 5 thousand, tomorrow another 5 thousand. This Duke only has this much silver, it seems to be not enough for you to use."

    Liu Zhongtian released Wei Qiqi and shrugged. He was not going to lend if he didn¡¯t know the reason.

    "I said that I¡¯ll return if I borrow..."

    "If you don¡¯t exin, I won¡¯t agree!"

    "Okay, you are not agreeing right?" Wei Qiqi angrily walked out of the door.

    "Where are you going?" Liu Zhongtian furiously pulled her. He only wanted her to exin the use of that money, was it so difficult? Liu Zhongtian was even more suspicious about the use of the silver.

    "I¡¯m going out to borrow now!" Qiqi¡¯s eyes winked, "If I stand outside the Red Brothel and borrow 5 thousand, the interest will just be to apany for a night. I can definitely borrow the money!"

    "Wei Qiqi!" Liu Zhongtian almost exploded when he heard her. He quickly pulled Qiqi into his embrace and angrily looked at her eyes, "Are you borrowing 5 thousand taels of silver? I¡¯ll lend you, however you have to return the interest to me!"

    "Why must I give it to you, I¡¯ll go out to borrow!"

    "If you dare to go, I¡¯ll immediately tear down the Red Brothel!" Liu Zhongtian shouted in anger, scaring Qiqi.

    "Rotten egg, Liu Zhongtian, you think you are very capable!"

    "Are you still going to borrow the 5 thousand!"

    "Yes I¡¯m borrowing!"

    Qiqi lowered her head in grief. She needed that 5 thousand taels. If she couldn¡¯t get it from Liu Zhongtian, she could go out. Though, even if there was someone willing to lend, they wouldn¡¯t dare to. Afterall she was the Royal Concubine of the Third Duke. The reason why she said that was to scare Liu Zhongtian. That d.a.m.ned fellow, what a tough nut to crack.

    However no matter howcking she was financially, Qiqi wouldn¡¯t do that kind of thing. She was afterall only 17 years old.

    "Alright! This Duke will lend..." Liu Zhongtian carried her and looked at her teasingly, "You have to think through this!"

    Qiqi speedily hit him, "Can¡¯t you lend me with no strings attached?"

    "Did I say to lend with conditions? It was you who refused to tell me why you need so much money. You can still tell me now!"

    "I¡¯m not saying!"

    "This is agreeable with me!" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s lips caught Qiqi¡¯s lips. He viciously kissed her, "I¡¯ll record the interest first. Come to my room after a while to collect the money!" After speaking finish he put Wei Qiqi down andughed heartily before leaving the room.

    Recording the interest, to think that he could think of it. Could he not know that Qiqi is known for not admitting to her debt? As long as she could obtain the money, she could buy arger and grander house in the Chang-an main street. Her beauty shop would be the holy ground of Chang-an¡¯s women. As for her, she would be the first cosmetics queen in the Great Han.

    Wei Qiqi ran into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s room and realised he had already put the cash on the table. He was waiting for her to retrieve it. Qiqi wouldn¡¯t stand in ceremony. This sum of money was like a miracle medicine for her. Hence she extended her hands to grab the cash. Liu Zhongtian then used his big hands to gently caress her hand, lightly touching it.

    "Qiqi, you don¡¯t need to return the money. No matter what you use it for, this Duke believes you!"

    "Oh? Wei Qiqi held the cash in her hands, feeling somewhat uneasy. Why was his att.i.tude suddenly so good, if he knew that this money would be used to try and get rid of him, would he feel disappointed? She couldn¡¯t care less. Wei Qiqi was not an indecisive woman. When things ought to be cut she would cut it.

    "Are you going out?" Liu Zhongtian suddenly asked.

    "Yes, I¡¯m going out to spend money!" Qiqi smiled. He better not regret it. Qiqi had nned for a long time for this sum of money.

    "Come back earlier. In the night, the Chang-an streets would have a light festival. We can go see it together!"

    "You are bringing me?" Qiqi opened her mouth wide, looking at Liu Zhongtian with shock.

    "Why, you don¡¯t like?"

    "I like. I haven¡¯t got to see Chang-an in the night. I¡¯ll definitelye back early!" Qiqi smiled and ran out speedily.

    Liu Zhongtian was mesmerized by that smile. He stared at the door entrance, really wanting to pull her back, letting her apany him and be intimate.

    Liu Zhongtian thought of the words Qiqi said. Han Yu actually summoned Qiqi. Who knew if she had seen Qiqi¡¯s facial features. Would her jealousy act up and cause something to happen?

 Chapter 108

    Thinking about Concubine Han Yu, Liu Zhongtian had endless regret. That year, her father came to the manor to propose the marriage. At that time, Liu Zhongtian really liked Han Yu¡¯s frail and depressing expression. If it wasn¡¯t for his Emperor-brother stealing his love, his Royal Concubine currently would be Han Yu.

    A pity fate liked to tease people. He and Han Yu didn¡¯t have the heavens¡¯ blessings to be together. To this day, lots of things happened. Liu Zhongtian had long chopped off his feelings for Han Yu. However, what about her? She wasn¡¯t able to let it go like he did, causing Liu Zhongtian¡¯s rtionship with his Emperor-brother to be extremely tense. What a pitiful woman. It really was the heavens ying them out.

    Liu Zhongtian remembered the day before he left for war, the two of them coincidentally met in the pce. Han Yu couldn¡¯t care less and rushed forward, tightly holding him. No matter what she wouldn¡¯t let him go. Emperor-brother happened to catch them. He nearly wanted to kill Liu Zhongtian out of anger and the two brothers met each other¡¯s gaze with a stare. The situation back then was really atrocious.

    Han Yu was locked up by the Emperor-brother for a few days and was eventually released dayster due to her poor health. Liu Zhongtian felt that things were going overboard. That was why he left Chang-an and requested to go and attack the Xiongnu. In the end...

    Liu Zhongtian suddenlyughed out loud. Fate really liked to y with people. Going about here and there, his destined woman was actually someone else. An extremely ugly Royal Concubine, who messed up Liu Zhongtian¡¯s tightly locked up heart. After their first night, the ugly woman became a beauty...

    Who knows, if the Emperor knew of Wei Qiqi¡¯s stunning beauty, would hesh out in anger? Hence the best solution was to not let Emperor-brother see Qiqi.

    However, Wei Qiqi really was an unreasonable woman. She was independent, wanting to be strong and had a fierce personality. She was vastly different from the women in Great Han. Whatever things she did, she wanted to be in power, not willing to lose out to men. The most troublesome matter was that she wasn¡¯t willing to serve him properly, causing him to always sleep on an empty bed and a cold pillow. This caused Liu Zhongtian to be frustrated. Those two asions made him to unable to control himself.

    Wei Qiqi really came back early. As she perspired profusely, she threw down the bicycle and speedily ran into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s room. He was quietly reading his book when Wei Qiqi came in clumsily. He involuntarily frowned.

    "Can¡¯t you enter in a civilised manner?"

    "Civilised, oh..." Qiqi blinked and walked towards Liu Zhongtian. She grabbed ahold of his book, "I want to go to see Chang-an night scenery. Didn¡¯t you say that you¡¯ll bring me to the festival?"

    "It is still early. Go, bathe and change into something pretty!" Liu Zhongtian then took back the book and continued to read.

    "Okay, I¡¯ll go immediately. However, Duke, to thank you for that 5 thousand taels of silver, Qiqi wants to give you a surprise!"

    Surprise?

    "However it is not now!" Qiqi made a yful face.

    "Really naughty!" Liu Zhongtian smiled lightly, however in his heart, he was looking forward to Wei Qiqi¡¯s surprise.

    Wei Qiqi tidied herself up and wore that blue clothing, etching a blue ribbon on her chest. She then wore the face cloth and appeared in front of Liu Zhongtian. She lifted up her face, "How is it? The clothes that you like, let¡¯s go!"

    Liu Zhongtian nodded his head in satisfaction. She looked more mesmerizing this way, like a gentle and frail woman. The clothing¡¯s curves showed off her slim waist. However looking at her trying to walk in a prim and proper way caused Liu Zhongtian to feel somewhat uneasy.

    Liu Zhongtian and Wei Qiqi walked out of the doors of the manor. Ning Yun-er stood in front of the door, looking at them in grief. The cold and proud Third Duke had changed into someone she couldn¡¯t recognize. For that Wei Qiqi, he could even go for the lights festival. She didn¡¯t even dare to dream of such a scene, but he did it for Wei Qiqi.

    When Wei Qiqi walked out of the manor¡¯s door, she thoroughly forgot about etiquette. She pulled on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands and traversed through the streets of Chang-an main street. She was filled with curiosity. Liu Zhongtian basically didn¡¯t need to look at the lights anymore. Wei Qiqi was turning around him, causing him to feel confused.

    Perhaps only at such ces could he rxedly hold onto Wei Qiqi¡¯s soft hands, making her not leave his side. Liu Zhongtian suddenly felt a familiar feeling. Wei Qiqi wasn¡¯t just attractive in terms of her looks and wisdom, her liveliness also makes others rx. Etiquette didn¡¯t exist at this moment. He was no longer the Duke, nor was she the Royal Concubine, just a normal pair of couple amongst the crowd.

    "Do you how it feels to fall in love?" Wei Qiqi suddenly blurted out.

    "Fall in love?" Liu Zhongtian was stupefied by the ridiculous question that Qiqi asked.

    "Keke, I forgot. Here is the Great Han and you are a Duke!" Qiqi covered her lips andughed, "Over at our side, couples who fell in love with each other will hold hands and walk the streets, buy good food, watch movie, drink coffee, talk about... romantic stuff, and then hug each other and kiss! It¡¯s very romantic..."

    "What are you saying..." Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi in shock. What was she saying? However looking at her envious expression, he knew that those were stuff she looked forward to.

    Qiqi pulled Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands, her eyes looking through the lights, as if she was avoiding Liu Zhongtian¡¯s gaze.

    "I didn¡¯t expect that the person holding my hands to walk the streets is a Great Han Duke..." Her eyes quickly looked at Liu Zhongtian, "However, in Great Han, I probably wouldn¡¯t get to experience the feeling of being kissed on the streets!"

    Wei Qiqi looked at the lights and felt despondent. Why must a modern person live in the ancient era? Her thinking would never harmonize with the ancient era. It was impossible to be romantic here, aye! She should just submit to fate.

    "Qiqi..." Liu Zhongtian pulled Wei Qiqi into his embrace. His hand quickly embraced her waist, causing her to be shocked. Liu Zhongtian swept his eyes across the surrounding people. Suddenly he lowered his head and kissed Qiqi¡¯s lips viciously. He then pushed Qiqi away and had a stern expression on his face, as if that kiss had nothing to do with himself.

    For a long while, Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t react. She stared nkly at Liu Zhongtian, touching her own lips absent-mindedly. Her face immediately went red. This old-fashioned Duke was really too..out of expectations. He actually gave her a long-awaited romantic kiss. Even though it was very short, it was very shocking.

    "Look at the lights, tonight¡¯s lights are very pretty, it¡¯s a pity to not look at them!" Liu Zhongtian tightly sped Qiqi¡¯s hands, purposefully diverting her attention. As for himself...he casted his gaze on Qiqi¡¯s blushed face. He felt somewhat dazed looking at her.

    The lights festival in Chang-an this time was of arge scale. There were 50,000 lights, with a wide variety. There was hearsay that the Emperor ordered someone to make a huge scale light tower. It had 20 rooms and was 150 feet high. On the tower people can sing and dance. There was brilliance everywhere and it was extremely grand. In every room there would be twomps. With every 10 rooms there would be something special. There were all kinds of designs and pictures, portraying a mesmerizing view.

    "Look at the lights tower!" Qiqi pulled Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands and pointed at the tall tower, "Why is there a lights festival tonight, it¡¯s not yet mid-autumn festival!"

    "This is to celebrate the destruction of the Xiongnu! The Emperor specially prepared this festival."

    "For the sake of celebrating the victory!" Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian in shock. The Great Han now is in their golden age, they were really extravagant.

    She could tell with one look that the Emperor was a man that was hard pressed for merits. When Qiqi thought of the Emperor¡¯s expression again, she became nervous.

    "Do you like it?" Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi gently. His hand involuntarily tightened its hold over her hand.

    "I like it!"

    "Then in the future, this Duke will apany you toe here more often. Whatever that you like, this Duke will agree with you."

    "Duke?" Wei Qiqi looked at astonishment at Liu Zhongtian. What was wrong with the Third Duke today? Previously he kissed her so romantically, causing Qiqi to feel fl.u.s.tered in her heart. Now, he was like a boyfriend that was pa.s.sionately in love, trying to use all means to please his sweetheart. This made Qiqi to feel shocked at his showering of love towards her.

    "Don¡¯t look at this Duke in this manner..." Liu Zhongtian¡¯s eyes left Qiqi¡¯s face. He looked somewhat unnatural.

    "Duke, wait for me for a while, I¡¯ll give you a surprise!"

    "Now?"

    "Yes now, I¡¯ll be back soon! Look at the lights tower, Qiqi will appear there!"

    Without waiting for Liu Zhongtian to speak, Wei Qiqi had speedily ran off. She really was an agile and quick-witteddy. He started smiling.

    Suddenly the crowd became eerily silent. Liu Zhongtian followed the people¡¯s gazes. The tower had dozens of pink clotheddies appearing, all for the sake of a blue-clotheddy who was wearing a face cloth. Wasn¡¯t that Qiqi? Liu Zhongtian felt somewhat nervous. What was this Wei Qiqi going toe up with this time?

    On the tower, there was music that caused people to be excited and happy ying. Wei Qiqi led those women to start dancing. The dance was quick and cheery, causing every single cell in a person to be excited. Liu Zhongtian felt extremely surprised and happy. Was this the surprise that Wei Qiqi was giving him? The effect was indeed there. However even though he was extremely happy, he felt dissatisfied at the same time. His woman actually danced in public for him. It was okay for him to watch it, however now the whole Chang-an street was watching her...

    The people on Chang-an main street started cheering. It was a first for the people to see such a light-hearted dance. They were all attracted to the dancing of the women on the tower.

    On the tower, the colorfulnterns spun. The two pirs on the balcony instantly revealed two pieces of long banners. The left banner wrote "Seven Beauty Salon", the right banner wrote "Women Should Wear Makeup"

    It was really killing two birds with one arrow. She managed to please Liu Zhongtian and at the same time advertise her beauty salon. Who would have a mind like Wei Qiqi¡¯s? Of course themotion that it caused was not small. Liu Zhongtian looked weirdly at those banners. However he couldn¡¯t guess what games was Wei Qiqi ying.

    The boisterous Chang-an main street was unable to calm down. However the real deal hadn¡¯t started, till an important figure appeared.

    The Great Han Emperor was out to survey thends. The him in bitter thoughts wanted to leave the pce and change his mood to wash away the thoughts in his heart. Hence he brought Xiaoyuzi and ten over guards to leave the pce. What was in his mind the whole day was that beautiful blue-clotheddy. Those pair of tempting eyes actually gave him a harsh beating before escaping. If he caught her, he would definitely ¡¯punish¡¯ this beauty.

 Chapter 109

    Even though Xiaoyuzi¡¯s n was good, a decision could not be made easily. If she wasn¡¯t Liu Zhongtian¡¯s concubine, wouldn¡¯t he have offended the Third Duke? After all Liu Zhongtian still had a certain amount of power in his hands, his force in the imperial court couldn¡¯t be reckoned.

    The Emperor stood under the colorful lights mncholy. He looked at the crowds pushing and pulling at each other. These are all his Great Han citizens, living such afortable life, making him feel somewhat heartened. Soon, a wave of happy music attracted him. He didn¡¯t think that there would be such moving music amongst themon people, coupled with the moving dancing.

    The Great Han Emperor casted his gaze on the lights tower. It was at this moment that he was stunned by what he saw. His expression almost stiffened. That dancer whose moves were superb, was exactly like the blue-clotheddy he saw in the imperial garden! That figure, clothes, was almost exactly the same. She was wearing a face cloth though. Why was it a face cloth again?

    That was her! That beauty, the Great Han Emperor was sure he didn¡¯t recognize wrongly. His impression of thatdy was too deep. As long as she took down her face cloth, he could confirm whether she was that woman. He wanted to have a look at that beauty and dissolve the pining he had in his heart.

    The Great Han Emperor started tough out loud. It really was a case of expending effort to look everywhere to find nothing, however it was not all for naught in the end. No matter where you ran, you would not be able to hide from the Emperor¡¯s hands and the Great Hannds. At this moment, hadn¡¯t she appear?

    The Great Han Emperor shouted at the royal guards, "Bring over the blue-clotheddy at the lights tower! You must catch her!"

    "Yes, Your Majesty!" A dozen of the guards received the order and quickly ran through the crowd and rushed for the lights tower.

    Liu Zhongtian was admiring Wei Qiqi¡¯s dance postures and involuntarilyughed. In the future when he was bored, he could let his Royal Concubine entertain him. She really was a lovable person.

    Liu Zhongtian was admiring Qiqi¡¯s dance postures. However, all of a sudden, there were figures rushing ahead of him towards the lights tower. Each of them had extraordinary movements. He felt that something was wrong. Why were there so many experts?

    There was chaos underneath the lights tower. A dozen over bulky men rushed towards the lights tower. Their target was obvious, it was his Royal Concubine Wei Qiqi.

    Just what was the problem? In such a bustling Chang-an main street, these men didn¡¯t put the others in their eyes. Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t have time to consider all these. His heart was on Qiqi. He jumped up in the air, traversed through the crowd and ran towards the lights tower. His movements were extraordinarily nimble, like an eagle soaring in the skies.

    The Great Han Emperor beneath the lights tower also noticed Third Duke rushing up and seemed to have understood everything. Needless to say, the truth wasid out for all to see. The blue-clotheddy on top was Wei Qiqi, the Royal Concubine whom was granted to Liu Zhongtian. That was why he was so anxious to rush up and save her.

    Liu Zhongtian! What audacity, to actually cheat the Emperor. As for that top-.s.s beauty, she was the ugly Wei Qiqi? Granting a royal decree of marriage was to make things difficult for him. However from the looks of it, it seemed to have an opposite effect.

    It was a mess underneath the tower. People didn¡¯t know what was happening. On top, the songs and dance stopped. The women were frantic and scramming everywhere. Wei Qiqi looked at the dozen over burly men and knew that they were after her. Even if Qiqi¡¯s martial arts were trained to perfection, she would be unable to deal with all of them at the same time. How could she escape this predicament? Very quickly, she was apprehended by two of the men. She was somewhat shocked. Just what was happening?

    Just when she was trying to make clear of the situation, the tall Liu Zhongtian had leapt up. He furiously kicked away one of the guards and flipped his hand to repel the other man holding onto Wei Qiqi.

    "Qiqi, quickly leave!" Liu Zhongtian grabbed Qiqi¡¯s waist and lifted her up. He wanted to rush down the tower, but was stopped by one person. That person had both of his hands at his back, coldly staring at Liu Zhongtian. Liu Zhongtian steadied his vision and was instantly stunned. Wasn¡¯t this the Emperor? Could all these men be the royal guards?

    However, why did the Emperor appear here and wanted to apprehend Wei Qiqi at all cost? The two brothers faced off at each other. The Emperor suddenly shifted his gaze towards Wei Qiqi¡¯s eyes that were exposed.

    He wanted to confirm one thing, which was whether Liu Zhongtian¡¯s concubine was that top-.s.s beauty.

    Wei Qiqi also recognized the Emperor. She was frantic, quickly drooping her head and hiding behind Liu Zhongtian. She hoped that she wouldn¡¯t get noticed by the Emperor. Why was she so unlucky to b.u.mp into him again.

    "Liu Zhongtian, today, I must take this woman away!" The Emperor didn¡¯t dare to reveal his ident.i.ty, hence he suppressed his voice while looking angrily at Liu Zhongtian.

    "No, she is Zhongtian¡¯s concubine. Your Majesty decreed it personally to me, how can you eat on your words." Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart was full of doubt. His hand held tighter.

    The Emperor didn¡¯t seem to be too surprised. Heughed coldly, "Take down her face cloth. This Emperor wants to confirm if I granted to you an ugly woman!"

    Ugly woman? The Qiqi now obviously wasn¡¯t one, however how could she exin it to the Emperor? At this moment the Emperor¡¯s motives didn¡¯t seem to be that simple. Liu Zhongtian had a trace of worry, hence he lied, "Qiqi¡¯s face has red spots all over, she can¡¯t be exposed to the wind. Pardon Zhongtian for not obeying!"

    "Could it be that you are resisting my order?"

    "Now we are not in the pce. This is a family matter among the Lius. Emperor-Brother, if there isn¡¯t anything else, Zhongtian is going to bring Qiqi back to the manor." Liu Zhongtian grabbed onto Wei Qiqi¡¯s hands and turned around to leave. Wei Qiqi hid her face and followed behind.

    "Take down Wei Qiqi¡¯s face cloth!" The Emperor ordered in a loud voice. The dozen over royal guards surrounded Liu Zhongtian and Wei Qiqi.

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s hands tightly held onto the face cloth and evaded them repeatedly.

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s heart was in turmoil. This d.a.m.ned Emperor, if Qiqi wasn¡¯t an ugly woman now, would he make things difficult for Third Duke? Would he punish her with a crime of cheating the ruler, would he behead her?

    The most important thing, which was what Qiqi was most worried about, was that she punched the Emperor in the imperial garden. He was the supreme ruler, how could he be hit by anyone? She was really unlucky, why was she so rash back then? Now how would she resolve this tricky situation?

    "Emperor-Brother, don¡¯t push things too far. Today Zhongtian is capable of dealing with all of you, if Your Majesty wishes to try this..." Liu Zhongtian clenched his fists and stared at the Emperor.

    "You wish to rebel?"

    "Your Majesty wants to rob my concubine, it is you who¡¯s pushing me to rebel!"

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s words were abnormally icy. When that word was said, the two brothers suddenly quietened down. The Emperor frowned, not believing that Liu Zhongtian actually spoke those words. At this time, the Emperor slowly cooled down. He was somewhat impulsive to act in such a manner at this time and ce. If he did things in a brutish manner, he would arouse the misunderstanding of the citizens. He needed to n for the long term.

    "Liu Zhongtian!" The Emperor tightly clenched his fists. He looked coldly at Wei Qiqi, just that little bit more and he could see that woman¡¯s face. A pity...Liu Zhongtian appeared...

    "Let them leave!" The Emperor shouted angrily, waving his sleeves and left. The guards opened a path for Liu Zhongtian. He hurriedly pulled Wei Qiqi and left the lights tower.

    "Wei Qiqi..." The Emperor gazed at the back figure of the blue-clotheddy. Her figure was superb, her skin white and smooth. She was almost like that woman he saw that day, apart from that face cloth.

    The Great Han Emperor didn¡¯t dare to confirm that Wei Qiqi was that woman. How could an ugly woman turn into a beauty? Could it be that he was thinking too much about that woman, hence he had l.u.s.tful thoughts towards Liu Zhongtian¡¯s concubine? If the woman behind the face cloth was an iparably ugly woman, would he be greatly disappointed?

    However the Great Han Emperor dared to confirm one thing. Liu Zhongtian was very protective of that woman, to the point of being extremely nervous.

    Hence if he wanted to see Wei Qiqi¡¯s face. he needed to think of other ideas, just like what Xiaoyuzi said.

    Wei Qiqi was pulled all the way back into the manor. Liu Zhongtian kicked open the room and pushed Qiqi inside. He closed the door shut. No matter how he thought, he couldn¡¯t understand why the Emperor appeared at the lights festival, even aiming for Qiqi. It seemed as if he had seen Wei Qiqi before. Just what exactly happened?

    "Come over!" Liu Zhongtian quickly walked to the desk and sat down. He looked at Wei Qiqi who was stuck at one spot and was still shocked in her spirit. It seems like the scene previously had scared the reckless Wei Qiqi. That wasn¡¯t easy, she actually had times when she was afraid.

    "I can speak standing here..." Qiqi murmured in a soft voice. Her head was drooping, only showing her jet ck hair.

    "This Duke is asking you toe over." Liu Zhongtian sounded a bit annoyed.

    "I¡¯ll go over then, what need is there for you to be fierce?"

    Qiqi raised her head and angrily walked to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s front. However when she thought about what happened just now, her spirit deted and she calmed down. She didn¡¯t know how to exin. Now that she had recovered her looks, why was there so much trouble?

    Liu Zhongtian extended his hands and pulled down Wei Qiqi¡¯s face cloth, revealing her stunning looks and grieving eyes. When he saw Qiqi¡¯s pitiful look, Liu Zhongtian felt somewhat unbearable. His att.i.tude softened.

    "Speak, why did the Emperore for you today. Has he seen you before, what did you do exactly?"

    "Duke..." Wei Qiqi curled her lips, she didn¡¯t dare to be reckless, hence she could only nod, "We met before!"

    Liu Zhongtian furrowed his brows, how could they meet? "Where did you all meet? When was that?"

 Chapter 110

    Qiqi felt somewhat wronged, speaking in a low voice, "In the pce! This afternoon..."

    At this moment, Qiqi didn¡¯t quite understand. She only made a trip to the pce, how could all the things that happened be med on her? She was not Liu Zhongtian¡¯s ve, how could he holler at her like that as if he was interrogating a criminal.

    Thinking till here, Wei Qiqi angrily stared at Liu Zhongtian, blurting everything out without hiding anything.

    "This can¡¯t be med on me. The fault is with the pce maid belonging to Concubine Han Yu. She obviously knew that I wasn¡¯t familiar with the terrain in the pce, yet she walked like a rabbit. When I wasn¡¯t careful in following, I couldn¡¯t find her anymore. The pce is so big, I couldn¡¯t discern the direction, hence I could only blindly move about. In the end I went into the imperial garden. After that the Emperor came... but I ran off after that !"

    "Didn¡¯t you wear a face cloth? Why did the Emperor want to take off your face cloth today, what did he want to confirm?" Liu Zhongtian anxiously asked.

    "In the imperial garden... I took down the face cloth, because..." Qiqi¡¯s voice became inaudible and pitiful. If she wasn¡¯t greedy to eat the food, this trouble wouldn¡¯t have germinated.

    "Then does he know that you are Wei Qiqi, my Royal Concubine?"

    Wei Qiqi frantically waved her hands, "No, I didn¡¯t say anything and ran off. However I wore a blue dress, maybe today I was recognized because of that..."

    "How could you anyhow barge into the imperial garden. Let me ask you, what kind of expression did the Emperor have when he was looking at you?" Liu Zhongtian suddenly hugged her and pulled her to his front, looking at her with pity.

    "Just like you now... a bit... he thought that I was his concubine and talked about gracing me... anyways that Emperor is crazy." Qiqi said inly.

    "Qiqi, you are in trouble." Liu Zhongtian furiously released Wei Qiqi and clenched his fists, viciously hammering the table, "Going by the Emperor¡¯s character, he would not let this off so easily!"

    "Then what to do? If not..."

    Wei Qiqi considered. She was really unlucky, "I want to leave this ce. I can¡¯t keep my life anymore, I cannot be your concubine anymore. See you Third Duke!"

    Wei Qiqi lifted her skirt, wanting to escape. Liu Zhongtian grabbed ahold of her and furiously pulled her back. He didn¡¯t know whether to cry orugh when looking at her. She actually thought of running away? How would he let that happen?

    "Leaving? Wei Qiqi, you are this Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine, not a wild girl. You can¡¯t run just because of trouble."

    "If I don¡¯t run then I¡¯ll be beheaded! Do you know the 36 stratagems, if everything else fails, retreat!"

    "Retreat? Where isn¡¯t the Great Han¡¯s territory? However, don¡¯t worry, the Emperor won¡¯t kill you."

    "How do you know that?" QIqi looked weirdly at Liu Zhongtian. If he wasn¡¯t going to kill her, then what was she hiding for? Previously the two brothers were facing off and the Emperor ordered for the guards to take her away. Wasn¡¯t the Emperor wanting to exert revenge for Qiqi¡¯s punch in the garden?

    "You don¡¯t know, I punched him in the imperial garden..." Qiqi knew that she really got into big trouble this time. However it was because the situation was too frantic, she didn¡¯t know what she could do to escape.

    If other people treated the Emperor this way, their heads would¡¯ve rolled long ago. However Liu Zhongtian knew that the problem wasn¡¯t in Wei Qiqi hitting the Emperor, it was possible that the Emperor had fallen for his concubine. Who wouldn¡¯t be moved after seeing this beauty? Even Liu Zhongtian himself who prided himself in self-control also lost control everytime.

    Tonight at the lights tower, the Emperor wanted to remove Qiqi¡¯s face cloth at all cost. Wasn¡¯t he just trying to know if Wei Qiqi was the woman that he saw in the imperial garden?

    Looks like the Emperor was h.e.l.l-bent on removing this face cloth. Liu Zhongtian felt an intense headache. Does he have the ability to stop the Emperor? One wanted to take it off, while the other wanted to block. It was obviously a case of one having not enough strength. This was a battle that was destined to be a loss.

    "Qiqi, if ever there was a day... you can livefortably, stay in the luxurious pce, and be the Emperor¡¯s favorite concubine, would you forsake this Duke and go for it?"

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi with some doubt, lightly touching the hair strands on her face. His voice was low and his lips almost touched Qiqi¡¯s white cheeks. He was worried that Qiqi would be the second Han Yu. Initially when the Emperor appointed concubines, Han Yu had no ounce of resistance and was forced into the pce. Maybe Qiqi would end up with the same fate.

    Wei Qiqi subconsciously dodged. She didn¡¯t understand what Liu Zhongtian was saying. Entering the pce, being a favorite concubine? Those were impossible things.

    "I don¡¯t love that Emperor, why do I have to go to the pce to be a concubine and livefortably? Qiqi can obtain things through her own hands, no need to rely on men. Furthermore, he has so many women by his side. I don¡¯t want that, I want a man who loves me wholeheartedly and for his whole life. The only woman by his side is me!"

    Qiqi said with extreme confidence. Even if she couldn¡¯t return to the modern world, she wanted to obtain love that belonged to her only, insisting on the one man one wife system.

    "You are saying that you won¡¯t leave this Duke?" Liu Zhongtian was happy in his heart. This Wei Qiqi was really someone who wasn¡¯t materialistic. She was a beauty with an unique personality.

    "I won¡¯t enter the pce, nor do I want to stay here with you." Qiqi¡¯s words caused Liu Zhongtian who was originally happy, to feel like a bucket of cold water was poured onto him.

    "Wei Qiqi, since when has this Duke mistreated you, why do you keep rambling about leaving?"

    "Sooner orter you¡¯ll marry other women you like as concubines, either that or you¡¯ll have 3-4 wives. I want to pursue my own happiness. Why must two people not in love stay together?"

    "Not in love? Which part of me is not worth your love? How do you know if this Duke doesn¡¯t love you..."

    Liu Zhongtian lifted Qiqi¡¯s chin, his deep gaze resting on her red lips. Why did he not see it in the beginning? The outer ugly appearance was just a mirage. She was actually so mesmerizing, causing people to want to embrace her and love her unceasingly. Liu Zhongtian suddenly extended his hands and used his fingers to caress those lips lightly.

    Liu Zhongtian bent his head and used his lips to lightly touch the cheeks of this woman. His fingers slid over the face. His lips uncontrobly shifted to her soft lips. In an instant he was enchanted by that softness.

    It was just that light touch that caused all forms of self-control to copse. Qiqi felt that her whole being had fallen into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace. His strong arms tightly locked around her waist, and the fingers along her strands of hair forcefully put her head in ce, causing her to be unable to resist or escape. His lips then moved around her lips, her cheeks and her neck...

    Wei Qiqi felt that her heart was set aze. Liu Zhongtian¡¯s kiss became more and more pa.s.sionate, more and more tyrannical, causing her whole body to shiver. Qiqi didn¡¯t know how she fell on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s bed. Until her body went cold, she then thought of how tyrannical and forceful Liu Zhongtian was. Those good feelings towards him instantly vanished.

    Qiqi furiously waved her fists, crazily hitting the man in front of her, "B*****d, stinky Duke, you can¡¯t be like this. If you continue on, I¡¯ll hate you to death!"

    "Hate? Why must you hate? You are my concubine, lying on my bed and receiving my love is nothing wrong."

    "Go look for other women, I don¡¯t want!"

    "Don¡¯t want? You dare to speak in this manner to your husband?!" Liu Zhongtian then forcefully kissed Wei Qiqi again.

    Qiqi felt humiliated, yet she didn¡¯t have the strength to resist. She resolved herself and without hesitation, bite Liu Zhongtian¡¯s lips. Liu Zhongtian couldn¡¯t bear the pain and lifted his head. He touched his lips and saw the blood on his hand. He was stunned.

    "You dare to bite this Duke!"

    In an instant fresh blood flowed out.

    "Scram!" Qiqi took the chance when Liu Zhongtian was hesitating and kicked him in the crotch. Liu Zhongtian fell down and was paralyzed. He couldn¡¯t move for a moment.

    Qiqi quickly sat up and frantically wore her clothes. She turned around and was just about to leave when she saw that Liu Zhongtian was suffering greatly. She then realised she had been too frantic just now and used too much force.

    "Don¡¯t me me... it¡¯s all you... everytime bullying me, hence I have no choice..." Qiqi saw that Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t make a sound, hence she was anxious. It couldn¡¯t be that he fainted just from that kick? She hesitatingly walked to the front of the bed and gently pushed Liu Zhongtian.

    "Hey, Duke...you, don¡¯t scare me..."

    Qiqi was really scared. Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t even have any reaction. He couldn¡¯t stand the beating and died? Qiqi was shocked and frantically climbed onto the bed.

    Without waiting for Qiqi to extend her hand, Liu Zhongtian grabbed ahold of her and startedughing out loud.

    "You dare to ambush me, I nearly fell for your ns. Why did you not leave immediately, are you worried about this Duke?"

    "Hey!" Qiqi tried to back away, "Liu Zhongtian, quickly release my hand, don¡¯t bully me just because I¡¯m a lone girl..."

    Talking about being a lone girl, Qiqi suddenly thought of her grandfather. She immediately became sad, softly sobbing. Her adamant face was gone. At this time she really felt alone.

    Liu Zhongtian originally only wanted to make fun of her. Seeing that she cried, he didn¡¯t know what to do, so he released her.

    "Keep watch over me and serve me well. Is it so hard to be a lovable concubine?"

    "You are always forcing me, I... I want to divorce you!"

    "Divorce?"

    "It means separation from you legally!"

    "What are you saying? Only men can ditch women. When has a woman divorced a man?" Liu Zhongtian really couldn¡¯t handle Qiqi. Why was her thinking always so weird, her rebellious att.i.tude was way beyond normal.

    "I want a divorce!" Qiqi stared with her big eyes. This d.a.m.ned ancient formalities, d.a.m.ned male power, d.a.m.ned husband. If she met such a man in the modern world, Qiqi would¡¯ve long exploded.

    "You can only make a fuss in front of this Duke, in the future don¡¯t mention this word again!"

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s face darkened. He slowly walked to the desk and silently read his wooden scrolls. He no longer bothered about Wei Qiqi. Maybe he was really convinced by the theory of separation. Meanwhile, there was another question that bothered him, and that was his Emperor-Brother. What kind of movements would the Great Han Emperor have? He would surely cause a ruckus for Liu Zhongtian.

 Chapter 111

    Wei Qiqi sneakily left the room, although currently, she could walk out prim and properly. That was because Liu Zhongtian at this moment no longer wanted to tease her as he had a lot of things in his heart.

    Liu Zhongtian swept a gaze at Wei Qiqi from the corner of his eyes. He involuntarily shook his head. Unruly, stubborn and weird, yet she made him have a lot of fantasies about her.

    Wei Qiqi returned to her own room and rested in front of the window. She was feeling lonely as she looked at the sky outside and started to talk to herself.

    "Grandfather, I really can¡¯t go back anymore. You must take care of yourself and don¡¯t be sad for me, Qiqi will look after herself..."

    There were shooting stars streaking across the sky. Wei Qiqi immediately sped her hands and shut her eyes. She made a wish, blessing her grandfather who was far away in the modern world, that he will always be healthy and do not pine after Qiqi.

    The next morning, Wei Qiqi brought Xiaotao to the Seven Beauty Salon. The salon at this time already had an awesome reputation in Chang-an. The store expanded. Qiqi used the money she earned and the silver that Liu Zhongtian gave to swallow ten over stores in the vicinity. There was also arge scale renovation. The front was white and elegant, with an unique taste to it. It had a modern feel to it, causing people looking at it to be mesmerized.

    The Seven Beauty Salon employed nearly a hundred young girls. After intensive training, they could be the spokesperson for the salon. It was a dream job for Chang-an¡¯s young women.

    As for Zhao Sanbiao, he no longer epted protection fees. He became a supervisor over the bodyguards in his G.o.dmother¡¯s salon, ensuring that operations are normal at the beauty salon. Qiqi hired 20 over bodyguards who focused on dealing with street thugs. There were a lot of wanderers who were attracted to the beauties frolicking the salon. Qiqi¡¯s principle was to beat one when one was seen, and to hit a pair when two were seen.

    Very quickly, the Seven Beauty Salon no longer had anyone creating trouble. It became the business in Chang-an with the biggest temptation and power. Of course thedy boss was a secretive woman, n.o.body had ever seen her before.

    Qiqi sat dumbly in the room in the salon. Both of her hands were supporting her chin while she thought bitterly. She felt that women in Great Han really had no status. Especially to modern era women like her who came from the future, female power must be respected. However she just had to meet such a tyrannical Third Duke, making her confused.

    Counting silver was Qiqi¡¯s favorite thing to do. She no longer wanted to think about that irritating Third Duke. She startedughing while covered by the face cloth. Wawa, how good was it, Wei Qiqi¡¯s eyes reflected the shadows of the silver. There were tons of silver in her hands.

    "Lady Boss Qi... you are in good spirits!" Liu Xuanji who was in white clothing walked in. His eyes were staring at Qiqi¡¯s face cloth, full of doubt. He really wanted to lift up the cloth and find out how ugly was this woman. Why did an ugly woman have such a figure and tempting eyes?

    "The Seven Beauty Salon is a ce for women only. Why have you be a frequent guest here?" Qiqi casted a nce at him. This Sixth Duke no longer frolicked with women, instead he came here everyday . Who knew what he wanted to do? Due to the fact that he was a duke, no one dared to block him at the entrance.

    Liu Xuanji stood in front of Qiqi and startedughing. This fellow, born with a face that¡¯s so handsome that he lost the charms of a man. Furthermore hisughter was really irritating and evil. One look and people would know he is an evil man.

    "There are many women here, and I specialize in gathering women, isn¡¯t it appropriate for me to be here?"

    Qiqi casted him a nce. A lecher¡¯s theory, what special things could there be. "Aye!"

    Qiqi shook her head and continued counting her silver taels.

    "Why are you wearing a face cloth?"

    "Because I¡¯m ugly!" Qiqi replied casually.

    "Do you know? This face cloth of yours brings me suffering!" Liu Xuanji turned towards Qiqi¡¯s side, the fan in his hands was waving next to Qiqi¡¯s face cloth, "Let me see your face, how ugly are you exactly?"

    "Hey!" Qiqi grabbed ahold of Liu Xuanji¡¯s fan, followed the momentum and pushed it away, "Be careful that I ask someone to beat you up!"

    "Are you willing to?" Liu Xuanji showed a crazed face as he startedughing. He kept the fan and put his face near Qiqi, "I¡¯m not called the White-face Asura for nothing. I¡¯ve always treated women smoothly, maybe you should experience it as well!"

    "Lecherous devil!" Wei Qiqi waved her fists, almost hitting Liu Xuanji¡¯s chin.

    Liu Xuanji quickly evade her. He was stunned, then he startedughing eerily. This woman really caused him to feel itchy in his heart. If he could embrace her and feel her body, it would be unforgettable. Maybe he had seen too many beauties, he started having a liking towards ugly women as well.

    "There¡¯s a silver dropped on the floor." Liu Xuanji pointed at the ground and shouted in surprise.

    "Silver?" Qiqi frantically lowered her head. When did it drop, how could she not notice it?

    Wei Qiqi had just lowered her head to search for the cash papers when the face cloth on her face was lifted off. The face cloth floated andnded on the floor. Qiqi raised her head in shock, and then realised that it was Liu Xuanji¡¯s evil prank. He diverted her attention, with the objective of unveiling her face.

    Liu Xuanji thought that he would see an ugly face. When Qiqi raised her head, his smile was frozen. This was not his ugly Third Sister-inw. Who was she? She had a stunning look, pure and cute. Such a beauty that could topple cities. Liu Xuanji¡¯s frozen smile onlysted for three seconds before he recovered himself.

    Liu Xuanji bent his waist and picked up the cloth, wanting to put it on Qiqi. That posture was extremely suggestive. Qiqi was embarra.s.sed and furious as she tried to dodge him.

    Wei Qiqi extended her hand and grabbed the face cloth and hid at one corner. She shouted, "Liu Xuanji, you are too much!" While speaking, she put on the face cloth, leaving only the pair of mesmerizing eyes with fury contained within.

    "Who are you? You must be an immortal that came down to earth. You really cause my heart to flutter!" Liu Xuanji spoke softly, "Why must you cover that beautiful face of yours under a face cloth?"

    "That has nothing to do with you!" Qiqi stood up and turned around to walk into her room.

    "Wait!" Liu Xuanji pulled Qiqi¡¯s sleeves, "Why are you leaving just like this, you really are an unruly beauty that causes people to like you!"

    "Liu Xuanji, if you don¡¯t release your hand, I¡¯ll beat you up!"

    "I have always treated beauties extra nicely!" Upon speaking finish, he revealed an eerie smile. He shook his fan and Qiqi immediately froze on the spot, unable to move.

    Wei Qiqi had underestimated Liu Xuanji. She thought that he was just a douchebag who knew how to flirt with women. She didn¡¯t expect his martial arts to be on par with Liu Zhongtian. She was actually sneaked on by him, causing her to be unable to move. Who knew what he was thinking?

    "Liu Xuanji, don¡¯t go overboard, I¡¯m your Third Brother¡¯s concubine Wei Qiqi!"

    "Don¡¯t make fun of Xuanji anymore. Who doesn¡¯t know that my Third Brother married an ugly woman? You definitely can¡¯t be that woman." He lightly used his fan to raise Qiqi¡¯s chin and also to take down the face cloth. He looked at this beauty with l.u.s.tful eyes. She was really mesmerizing, why did she appear only now?

    "This Duke has never coerced women, especially beautiful women. My bed always only has women voluntarilying forward. You¡¯ll know very quickly that my nickname of White-faced Asura is not for nothing."

    "Don¡¯t fool around, quickly release my acupuncture points!"

    "I¡¯ve said before that I don¡¯t coerce women. However, I like you too much. Even though I don¡¯t want to make the other women sad, I have to do so now. That¡¯s because I want to shower my love only on you."

    "This is Seven Beauty Salon, not your manor. What are you thinking of doing? You can¡¯t leave this door!" If Qiqi could move, she would definitely rush forward and give him a heavy beating.

    "Who said that I¡¯m leaving through the door, now I¡¯ll bring you back to my manor!" Liu Xuanji then sealed her voice acupuncture point. Qiqi wanted to speak but was unable to.

    Liu Xuanji walked to the window and whistled. Lan Jian and a dozen over white-clothed servants appeared outside the window. Liu Xuanji smiled smugly. He carried Qiqi by her waist and threw her out the window.

    Lan Jian and the rest caught Wei Qiqi and quickly put her inside the carriage. The window was then put down.

    The servants quickly disappeared among the Chang-an streets.

    Liu Xuanji waved his fan and walked out of the salon in big strides.

    Wei Qiqi was brought into a luxurious manor in Chang-an. Even though it wasn¡¯t as big as Third Duke¡¯s manor, it had its own distinctive vour, which was women. Qiqi set her sights and saw that there were white-clothed women everywhere. They were all shy and pretty, as if they were all drunk in their current lifestyle.

    Sixth Duke¡¯s manor was basically a harem ce. He brought Qiqi in, could it be for her to be one of them....? Now that her acupuncture points were sealed, she was without any aid. Qiqi frowned, suddenly hoping for Liu Zhongtian toe. Did he know that she had been brought here? Quickly save her, she didn¡¯t want to be with that lecher.

    Wei Qiqi could neither move nor speak. She was helplessly brought into a room by a few beautiful servants. There was a hot water tub within the room. Qiqi¡¯s clothes were removed, her beautiful figure was revealed instantly.

    Qiqi furiously looked at this two servants, yet she had no strength to resist. She was so furious. They better not release her acupuncture points, or she would reign in chaos over the manor. These two servants would also not get it better. One of them opened her mouth, "This woman that Sixth Duke brought is really a rarely seen beauty, her figure is very..."

    "In our manor, those women belonging to the Duke would lose their color upon seeing her!"

    Another servant startedughing, "I am already envious of this woman. If I could share 3 hours with the Duke, I¡¯ll be satisfied!"

    "Don¡¯t dream anymore, the Duke only spends his time with women he likes. It¡¯s already not bad for us to have one night with the Duke!"

    Qiqi was stunned. This Sixth Duke had spent at least one night with these women. He really was a big lecherous wolf. The situation now was terrible, Liu Zhongtian would not guess that she was here even in his dreams.

 Chapter 112

    The two servants found a beautiful dress and put it on Qiqi¡¯s body, "What a beauty. I think the Duke will spill blood upon seeing this."

    "Don¡¯t you see that her acupoints are sealed? She must be unwilling!"

    "Keke, I¡¯ve seen plenty of women like that. Within a day, she¡¯ll be screaming to get onto the Duke¡¯s bed!"

    "That¡¯s true, the Duke has a way with women... if he is still unable to, there¡¯s still the medicine..."

    "The Duke is not such a person!"

    "The sky is dark, quick send her in, if not the Duke will not be happy!"

    The two servants had great strength. They lifted Qiqi up horizontally, ran in quick steps across the hallway and entered into a s.p.a.cious room.

    A woman within the room pulled down the curtains, "Don¡¯t be anxious, the Duke will return very soon!"

    The servants very quickly put Qiqi by the side of the bed.

    Anxious? Qiqi even felt like crying. They were obviously kidnapping her. That was illegal. However what happens after kidnapping? Qiqi began to be worried. Where was Liu Zhongtian? He should hurry and take a look at what his brother was doing. The Great Han had bred a group of lecherous dukes who were just like parasites.

    Qiqi intensely yearned for Liu Zhongtian, that feeling seemed to have almost caught hold of her heart.

    The room became quiet. Wei Qiqi was unable to move, only able to use her eyes to look outside of the window. Who knew what was he trying to y at, didn¡¯t he say that he wouldn¡¯t coerce women who didn¡¯t want to submit?

    Qiqi was dwelling in her thoughts when the door opened. White-faced Asura Liu Xuanji wore a thin clothing and walked in. That clothing was very transparent. Qiqi could even see his body figure. He really was a disgusting man.

    Lifting the curtain, Liu Xuanji walked in. Seeing Wei Qiqi who just bathed and was clothed, his eyes were raised. He lifted Qiqi¡¯s chin and lifted her mute acupoint.

    "Even if you beat me to death, I won¡¯t believe that Third Brother will have such good fortune. Emperor-Brother won¡¯t let him be so smug. Everyone knows that the Emperor had gifted an ugly woman to him. Who are you, my cutedy, though it doesn¡¯t matter who you are. Now you only belong to me. In the future stay in my manor and serve me."

    Qiqi stared at Liu Xuanji. Stay in the manor to serve him? He had wishful thoughts. What a lecherous man, did he think that all women would fall into his embrace?

    "This Duke can¡¯t wait any longer, my beauty!" Looking at this white top-.s.s beauty, Liu Xuanji¡¯s hands uncontrobly extended. Qiqi¡¯s threw a hateful gaze at him.

    "You said before that you won¡¯t force people!"

    "I usually don¡¯t, but that doesn¡¯t mean that I won¡¯t!" He walked to a side andughed eerily, "You are different. You are a really unique woman. During those days when you wear the face cloth, you caused this Duke to not think about other women and only think about you."

    "You are crazy, I¡¯m your Third Royal Concubine..."

    "Third Royal Concubine? Haha, you think that Liu Xuanji is a kid?"

    Liu Xuanji pped his hands and blinked. A servant walked in and pa.s.sed the Sixth Duke a small bottle. She then looked lovingly at Liu Xuanji, "Do you know what is this?" Liu Xuanji walked forward and lifted up the small bottle, "This is v.i.a.g.r.a!"

    When Qiqi heard that, she was shocked. Why was the Great Han¡¯s Sixth Duke so shameless to even use this kind of underhanded tactic?

    "Hey, don¡¯t fool around!" Qiqi quickly shut her mouth after speaking.

    Liu Xuanji opened the cover of the small bottle and raised it to Qiqi¡¯s nose. A wave of dense fragrance made its way through into Qiqi¡¯s nose, "I forgot to say, this medicine is meant to be smelled and not consumed."

    "You..." Qiqi¡¯s hands couldn¡¯t move, thus it was toote for her to cover her nose, "Liu Xuanji, I¡¯m really Liu Zhongtian¡¯s concubine. You really don¡¯t think he¡¯ll kill you for this!"

    "Still wanting to argue. I won¡¯t believe you. Don¡¯t think that I¡¯ll let you off just by you saying that..." Liu Xuanji quickly put the bottle at one side, "Originally I can wait, however you have been scratching at my heart and making me feel itchy."

    Liu Xuanji¡¯s fingers lightly brushed past Qiqi¡¯s cheeks. He lifted up her cheeks and carefully admired her, "Really beautiful, in just a moment¡¯s time, you¡¯ll plea for this Duke to love you."

    Wei Qiqi felt that her own face started to burn slowly. Her whole body was on fire, could it be that the medicine is working. What should she do? If Liu Zhongtian couldn¡¯t reach here on time, she would wish that she was dead.

    Liu Xuanji knew that the medicine is working inside of Qiqi. He lightly unblocked Qiqi¡¯s acupoints. Even if Qiqi wanted to escape now, she didn¡¯t have the strength to do so. Her whole body was suffering from being on fire. There was an intense feeling rising up in her heart. This despicable Sixth Duke, would she really get involved with this fellow...

    "A top-.s.s beauty with unparalleled looks. I promise you that in the future, as long as you submit to me, I¡¯ll no longer use v.i.a.g.r.a and I¡¯ll only love you. All the women in my manor can¡¯t measure up to you." Liu Xuanji pinched Qiqi¡¯s cheeks and then slowly undressed Qiqi¡¯s thin clothing.

    "Scram! You dare..." Qiqi¡¯s tears were flowing. She was scared of the next scene, yet couldn¡¯t defend against it. That sense of humiliation was strongly attacking her.

    At this moment, a servant hurriedly ran in. Her expression was frantic. Without waiting for her to report, a furious tall man walked in. Who was so bold to barge through the Sixth Duke¡¯s manor? He just rushed in without waiting for people to report.

    Liu Xuanji lifted the curtain and steadied his eyes. It was actually his third brother Liu Zhongtian. Why did he barge in at this moment? That expression...

    "Third Brother?"

    "Where is Qiqi? Did you take away Wei Qiqi?" Liu Zhongtian grabbed Liu Xuanji¡¯s arms, looking at his clothes with disgust. This Sixth Brother was really too nonsensical, to gather even his own brother¡¯s woman. He actually hit on Wei Qiqi.

    "What are you saying? Royal Brother..." Liu Xuanji started to be a bit afraid. Could that woman behind the curtain really be Third Royal Concubine?

    However all of these couldn¡¯t be exined. She was obviously a beauty and not an ugly woman.

    "This Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine is missing. The maid Xiaotao said that you keep hanging around Qiqi recently. Don¡¯t tell me that you even dare to touch my woman!"

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s eyes were spouting fire. He was extremely furious, causing Liu Xuanji to feel aggrieved. "No, there¡¯s really no such thing!"

    "Who is the woman inside?"

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s scanned the ce. He walked in big strides to the front of the curtain. There seemed to be a woman inside. Liu Xuanji immediately went to stop him.

    "Third Brother, don¡¯t scare my little beauty!"

    "Go away!" Liu Zhongtian pushed him aside and lifted the curtain. When he saw the woman behind, he was instantly furious. Wei Qiqi was indeed on the bed. How could this be? This was Wei Qiqi¡¯s so-called happiness theory? No matter whether she was the one who initiated this or was pa.s.sive, it caused him to suffer a setback and was extremely discouraged.

    Liu Zhongtian angrily walked forward in big steps. The Wei Qiqi on the bed had flushed cheeks, with teary eyes and untidy outfit. He instantly felt blood rush to his forehead. The jealous fires instantly caused him to burn.

    "She is this Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine, your Third Sister-inw. Xuanji, did you do something despicable with her..." Liu Zhongtian unsheathed his sword, furiously pointing at Liu Xuanji.

    "No, I didn¡¯t do anything!" Liu Xuanji kept waving his hands. "Third Brother, Xuanji has never coerced women. She was only just recently brought in by me. Furthermore, how could I possibly know that she¡¯s your woman. The Emperor obviously decreed an ugly woman to you, I don¡¯t understand!"

    Liu Xuanji was very afraid of his Third Brother. Even his Emperor-Brother had to give way to him, what more Liu Xuanji. However Wei Qiqi was such a beauty. There was just one more step to take before he could hug this beauty. Had he known he would¡¯ve taken things the rough way.

    "Scram!" Liu Zhongtian kept his sword and stared angrily at Liu Xuanji. He turned around and walked into the curtains. Wei Qiqi now had an even redder face. She was rolling about, suffering. He no longer had much time to think, he grabbed ahold of Qiqi. Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian and was extremely happy. The heat within her became even more intense.

    "Duke..." Qiqiid down softly on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s shoulders, closing both her eyes. Liu Zhongtian held her in his arms and quickly left the Sixth Duke¡¯s manor on a horse that was outside the manor.

    Liu Zhongtian embraced Wei Qiqi and pulled on the reins. The horse quickly sped towards the Third Duke¡¯s manor. The anger in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart still hadn¡¯t subsided. What kind of a woman was Wei Qiqi, why would she appear on his Sixth Brother¡¯s bed. She keptining about leaving the manor and leaving him, finding a man who had simr interests with her and finding her own life. Could it be that she was a woman who couldn¡¯t stand loneliness? Or was she just purely flirtatious?

    Returning to the manor, Liu Zhongtian put Qiqi on the bed. His heart was still full of anger. He wanted to know if Qiqi really liked Liu Xuanji, to even go back to the manor with him? She even... the more he thought about it the angrier he got. He kept thinking that Qiqi was a woman who really knew how to tempt men. His confidence towards her was getting illusory.

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi and his heart was broken. He grabbed onto Qiqi¡¯s cor, staring at her angrily, "You wish to flirt with other men isn¡¯t it? As a man, you have trampled on my dignity, do you know that I can end your life with my sword..."

    "I didn¡¯t... Duke..."

    "You still dare to argue. Look at your clothes, your manner, you are actually such a loose woman..."

    Liu Zhongtian couldn¡¯t continue speaking. Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian feebly, the pa.s.sion in her heart caused her to be unable to exin. She couldn¡¯t withstand the l.u.s.t crashing within her. She climbed up onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s neck, her face flushed red like a peach blossom. She was softly moaning, her breath like fragrant flowers attacking Liu Zhongtian¡¯s nose. Her red lips went close to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s lips and started biting softly.

    "Wei Qiqi, don¡¯t think that by doing this you can..."

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s reprimand was stopped by Qiqi¡¯s kissing. His crotch went up very quickly. He uncontrobly grabbed Qiqi¡¯s body. The woman in his embrace was scorching hot, ming like a seductress. The hot small hands extended itself into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s clothes and started touching crazily. Her soft b.r.e.a.s.t.s also stuck itself onto him.

    "Duke... Duke..." Qiqi pulled Liu Zhongtian and fell onto the soft bed, her small hand following the route on his chest and started caressing.

 Chapter 113

    Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t know why Qiqi was so pa.s.sionate. Her body was trembling, intensifying his l.u.s.t for her. Could this be how she tried to seduce his Sixth Brother? This d.a.m.ned woman, does she know what being shameless was? He angrily and viciously kissed Qiqi¡¯s red lips. Qiqi felt happiness, her breathing became even faster. It was almost carefree. She crazily moved her body, thirsting for even more thrill and pa.s.sion.

    "What¡¯s wrong with you..."

    Liu Zhongtian felt that the situation was not right. Wei Qiqi¡¯s body was extremely hot. He surveyed Qiqi¡¯s flushed cheeks and quickly grabbed ahold of Qiqi¡¯s wrist, his fingers pressing on her pulse. Qiqi¡¯s pulse was in chaos and jumping crazily. Adding onto her l.u.s.tful expression, he deduced that she was given v.i.a.g.r.a, that was why she was so crazy.

    His brother actually used v.i.a.g.r.a on her. Could it be that Qiqi didn¡¯t submit, that was why he used such a despicable method to force her to submit? Liu Zhongtian pitied her and touched her gently. If she didn¡¯te to him in pa.s.sion and stoked the mes inside of him, Liu Zhongtian would probably have raised his sword to harm her in his anger.

    Qiqi¡¯s lips came kissing over again, as if she was protesting against Liu Zhongtian stopping. The heat in her body kept rising. She felt that she was burning to death. Her hands were tightly caressing Liu Zhongtian¡¯s stomach, that pa.s.sion almost causing her to cry out.

    Liu Zhongtian released Qiqi¡¯s wrist and stuck her b.r.e.a.s.t.s, touching her. He will save her and release her from the suffering caused by the v.i.a.g.r.a. Liu Zhongtian immediately went into Wei Qiqi¡¯s soft body. Qiqi moaned loudly, her body was covered by waves of pa.s.sion. The intense burning slowly subsided, what reced it was endless waves of pleasure.

    After a night of endless struggles, Wei Qiqi was drenched in sweat. She tiredly fell into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace, tightly hugging him. That moment offort caused her topletely rely on this well built man. Her spirit rxed and she entered into a beautiful dream.

    Liu Zhongtian gently caressed Qiqi. Ever since his concubine turned into a beauty, there were all sorts of problems happening. The Emperor hadn¡¯t revealed his hand, yet his flirtatious Sixth Brother had gained the advantage and nearly possessed Qiqi, causing him to feel tired on the inside.

    Facing the barbaric Xiongnu, Liu Zhongtian had never felt so troubled. Now it was just a woman in his embrace, yet it caused him to feel a loss of confidence. The spying eyes were everywhere. Why was his concubine so tempting and seductive, causing men who saw her to lose control and want to possess her? Her mesmerizing characteristic seemed toe from her bones, causing men who look at her to bepletely subdued.

    Liu Zhongtian gently touched Qiqi¡¯s cheeks. She was sleeping soundly, her expression made his heart moved. He was willing to brave through difficulties for her. He only wished for her body and heart to belong to him now and every moment in the future.

    That night¡¯s tiredness caused Wei Qiqi to keep sleeping. Her jade arm was tightly hugging Liu Zhongtian¡¯s arms, causing him to not want to take it off. Thus he woke up muchter than usual.

    Liu Zhongtian saw that the sky was bright. Qiqi was still sleeping and having sweet dreams. He wore his clothes and took down the sword hanging on the wall. He then walked out of the door in big steps, riding the horse and leaving the manor.

    Liu Zhongtian furiously barged into the Sixth Duke¡¯s manor. The guards were unable to stop him. He kicked open the door to Liu Xuanji¡¯s room and Liu Xuanji hurriedly climbed down from his bed. A woman hid at the corner of the room immediately, she was scared till the blood on her face was drained and was repeatedly trembling.

    "Third Brother, why did youe again?"

    Liu Xuanji was somewhat furious. Why did hee again, wasn¡¯t Wei Qiqi taken away by him? When Liu Xuanji saw the sharp sword pointing at his throat, he turned soft, "Third Brother, what are you implying? Quickly put the sword down. We can talk things out nicely. It really was a misunderstanding yesterday."

    "You gave Wei Qiqi a drug?"

    "Drug?" Liu Xuanji instantly perspired. He guiltily nodded and then quickly exined, "I really didn¡¯t know that she was your concubine. Third Brother, I didn¡¯t do anything to her, this... you should be the clearest yesterday..."

    Liu Zhongtian saw Liu Xuanji¡¯s scared look and kept the sword in his hand, "In the future keep a distance from Qiqi! If not this sword won¡¯t care about brotherly ties."

    "I will definitely do so, even if I have the courage, I won¡¯t dare to do so!"

    "And!" Liu Zhongtian walked closer, "Wei Qiqi¡¯s looks cannot be revealed to other people, especially the Emperor!"

    Liu Xuanji thought that his words were very strange. He was just about to ask the reason when he saw Liu Zhongtian¡¯s non-amodating expression, thus he shut his mouth. He was scared that he would anger his Third Brother, hence he could only nod his head. However his heart was full of doubts. Such a pretty woman, let¡¯s see how long could Third Brother hide his fact. Emperor-Brother would know about it sooner orter. When that happens, there would be a show to watch.

    After Liu Zhongtian warned Liu Xuanji, he quickly left for his manor. When he entered through the doors, the butler came running forward, "Duke, there is someone from the pce here!"

    People from the pce? Why did theye to the manor so early? Liu Zhongtian became worried. Could it be that the Emperor had decided to show his hand? Could it really be for Qiqi?

    Within the guest hall, Eunuch Xiaoyuzi from the pce came forward and smiled, "Third Duke, Xiaoyuzi pays his respects to you!". Liu Zhongtian replied, "No need for the formalities, Eunuch Xiaoyu came so early... is it really just to pay your respects to me?"

    "Of course not!" Xiaoyuzi didn¡¯t dare to offend this Duke. Apart from the Emperor it was the Third Duke, the whole imperial court was afraid of this imposing man. He was the man who nearly became the Great Han Emperor. His footsteps caused the pce to tremble. "Keke, Duke, where is the Royal Concubine?" Xiaoyuzi scanned his surroundings. One look and the Third Duke knew he had ulterior motives. Looks like there was no need to guess, he was here for Qiqi. Liu Zhongtian frowned, "My concubine¡¯s body is unwell, she is resting in the room."

    "Then forget about it, may the Duke pa.s.s on the message!" Xiaoyuzi took out a royal edict from his sleeves and straightened his back, "Third Duke Liu Zhongtian receive the order!"

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Xiaoyuzi with suspicion. Everytime the Emperor decreed something it was nothing good. Who knew what he wanted to do this time. He frantically knelt and listened carefully to the contents of the decree.

    "From the heavens riding the fortune, the Emperor decrees, Third Duke has contributed to the extermination of the Xiongnu, he shall be granted 10,000 taels of gold, 500 sets of high grade silk, 10,000 acres of goodnd."

    What was up with the Emperor. It was a long time since he returned in victory from defeating the Xiongnu. What ought to be rewarded should already been done. Why was this happening? Xiaoyuzi nced sideways at Liu Zhongtian. He was smug in his heart. Third Duke, don¡¯t be anxious, there was more at the back. To fight with the Emperor, that was using a thin arm to fight with a thick leg.

    "Third Royal Concubine Wei Qiqi had contributed greatly in exterminating the Xiongnu and built up merits. I specially grant her as a Second-Grade Protector Female General. The Protector Mansion should be specially renovated and act as the General Manor to be granted to Wei Qiqi!"

    Liu Zhongtian furiously looked at the royal edict in Xiaoyuzi¡¯s hands. Was the Emperor going crazy, just how long did he want to make fun of Liu Zhongtian? Granting Second-Grade Female General, she was Liu Zhongtian¡¯s woman, not some Protector-General. The Emperor even wanted to renovate a mansion for her. His concubine was going to move out? This could not get more ridiculous.

    "Receive the edict, Third Duke!"

    Liu Zhongtian received the edict, anger written all over his face. He really wanted to tear this edict apart. This was obviously a humiliation. When would the Emperor stop pitting against him? The throne was already his, must he still be unsatisfied?

    Xiaoyuzi drooped his head and smiled lightly. He spoke in a low voice, "Duke, the Emperor is holding a banquet in the imperial garden tomorrow. He invites you and your concubine. Important officials in the imperial court will also show up. Please remember to bring the Protector-General Wei Qiqi along too."

    "Celebration banquet?" Liu Zhongtian stared at Xiaoyuzi. Xiaoyuzi was scared till he took a step back. The perspiration on his forehead was seeping out. "Yes, Duke, the Emperor wants to introduce to the officials the Great Han¡¯s Number One Female General Wei Qiqi..." Xiaoyuzi¡¯s voice got softer and softer, that was because Liu Zhongtian had furiously grabbed his cor, scaring him till he didn¡¯t dare to continue speaking.

    "Great Han Number One Female General?"

    The sweat on Xiaoyuzi¡¯s forehead became more. He knew that this wasn¡¯t a good errand, yet the Emperor wanted him toe and announce this edict. This Liu Zhongtian who was famous for his hardheadedness was not a person to trifle with.

    "Yes, yes! That... Xiaoyuzi is leaving now, can the Duke release me..." Xiaoyuzi pointed at Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hand. The edict has been decreed, he should quickly leave, if not he would be screwed. If Liu Zhongtian really hit him, this was really hitting him for nothing and he deserved it.

    Liu Zhongtian knew that there was no reason to be angry with him. He was only an eunuch that announced the decree. Liu Zhongtian released his hands. Xiaoyuzi, without saying anything, quickly ran out of the Duke¡¯s manor. If he didn¡¯t run now, when would he do so?

    Qiqi forcefully stretched his waist. Thinking about this Liu Xuanji, he really was a scary fellow. Next time when she sees him she would fix him up. If she didn¡¯t take revenge, she was not a woman.

    Qiqi wore her clothes, feeling that her body aches everywhere. She thought of yesterday¡¯s event. That d.a.m.ned drug, causing her to be embarra.s.sed to death. Liu Zhongtian was going to mock her. Who knew where did the fellow go. Qiqi¡¯s face blushed because of shyness. She wore a casual short skirt and opened the door.

    The maid Xiaotao came forward, "Royal Concubine, please go take a look. The Duke kept practicing his sword in the garden and refuses to stop!" "Duke?" Qiqi touched her ponytail and speedily left for the garden. She saw from afar that Liu Zhongtian was dancing around with his sword. He was already perspiring profusely. That look was extremely crazy, as if he was full of anger.

    Ning Yun-er was hiding at the pavilion and looking from afar, not daring to go forward. She turned around and saw Qiqi, as if she saw a savior. Maybe only she could stop the Duke.

    Qiqi quickly ran to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s front. She was just about to rush forward to stop him when Liu Zhongtian waved his sword, which went piercing towards her. The tip of the sword inched towards Qiqi¡¯s brows. It was only an inch away before disfiguring Wei QIqi. Liu Zhongtian was shocked and he exerted force to keep his sword. The sword tip released a ringing sound, creating a loop in the air before it returned to his hands.

    Liu Zhongtian was just about to go forward andfort Qiqi when he suddenly felt an intense feeling. His vision turned ck, his throat feeling saltiness before he spurted out a mouthful of fresh blood.

 Chapter 114

    Wei Qiqi looked at the fresh blood on the floor and was scared till her face lost color. She looked at Liu Zhongtian in shock. What happened? Why was he so heavily injured?

    "Duke!" Qiqi frantically grabbed ahold of Liu Zhongtian¡¯s arm, "Why did you suddenly vomit blood..."

    "It¡¯s nothing!" Liu Zhongtian waved his hand and kept the sword in the sheath. However he still felt difort in his chest.

    "Go summon the physician!" Qiqi shouted at the maidservants. One of them nodded and quickly ran off.

    Liu Zhongtian held Wei Qiqi¡¯s hands, "I¡¯ll be fine after resting for a while. Maybe I was too anxious while practicing. Quick, help me back to my room to rest."

    Liu Zhongtian, under Qiqi¡¯s help, returned to the room andid on the bed. Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian with suspicion. There must be something wrong, if not why would he crazily wield the sword and even hurt himself.

    The physician came very quickly. Fortunately, the diagnosis was that there was some stagnation in the Qi, he just needed to eat a few prescriptions and recuperate to be fine.

    The butler ordered people to go and pick the herbs. Qiqi then rxed. She noticed that Liu Zhongtian was frowning, as if he had a lot of things weighing in his heart yet he was unable to express it out. She couldn¡¯t guess what happened to cause the suave and cool Duke to be so depressed.

    "What exactly happened? Why were you practicing the sword with such fanacity, was it because of what happened with the Sixth Dukest night..." Qiqi felt her cheeks blush, "It was him who forcefully kidnapped me, not Qiqi.... furthermore... nothing happened!"

    "This Duke knows." Liu Zhongtian grabbed Wei Qiqi¡¯s hands and tightly held it. That feeling of reluctance rose up from his heart, as if the moment that he let go, Wei Qiqi would fly away.

    "This Duke knows that you¡¯ve been drugged. It must be my Sixth Brother¡¯s doing. He always uses drugs on women that didn¡¯t submit. This Duke nearly wronged you. However, you must stay away from him in the future. I cannot be protecting you all the time! Likest night..."

    Qiqi¡¯s face was instantly red. That embarra.s.sed look caused Liu Zhongtian to be stunned. He couldn¡¯t control it and started caressing her cheeks and spoke in a dreamy way.

    "Such an unparalleled beauty, who doesn¡¯t wish to obtain?"

    "Duke..." Wei Qiqi knew what he was saying. Liu Xuanji actually dared to drug her. Even if all the men in the world died, she would never consider him. However facing Liu Zhongtian now, Qiqi¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t really block him out. Liu Zhongtian had barged into her heart, causing her to be in turmoil.

    After time traveling, Qiqi travelled to the Great Han, her heart also stayed in Great Han. The suave and cool Third Duke had tyrannically kidnapped her heart. A man who was not her type had deeply embedded himself in her heart.

    "Qiqi, you won¡¯t leave this Duke right?" Liu Zhongtian saw her hesitant look and both the worry and unease in his heart rose up once again. Tomorrow would be the banquet in the imperial garden. Who knew if there would be any changes, he didn¡¯t know if Wei Qiqi¡¯s heart would still be wholeheartedly his.

    "Duke, isn¡¯t Qiqi here? What happened exactly?"

    Liu Zhongtian smiled bitterly, "The imperial edict came in the morning. It should be a good thing to you!"

    "Good thing?" Qiqi felt strange. There was something good happening to her?

    "Yes. The Emperor decreed, to ent.i.tle you as a Second-Grade Protector Female General. He even gave you a General Manor. You can choose not to stay here in the future."

    "Duke, is that true? I have my own manor? What Second-Grade General?" Qiqi blinked, looking at Liu Zhongtian excitedly. Could what he said be real? The Great Han Emperor was really generous. She kept dreaming of having her own big house. Looks like that was going toe true. In the future she could be as awesome as Liu Zhongtian, let¡¯s see how he would still bully Qiqi.

    Liu Zhongtian held Qiqi¡¯s hands and suddenly strengthened his grip. Qiqi felt pain and quickly shook her hand, "Liu Zhongtian, my hand is in pain!"

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Qiqi whose hands turned red. Even though he loosened his grip, he uncontrobly pulled her onto the bed.

    "You really wish to have your own manor and leave this Duke? You are already revealing your true colours, you should at least attempt to hide your true feelings!"

    "Should I be happy here? Here, you are always bullying me!"

    "Bullying you?" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s emotions were agitated. He suddenly felt stifled in his chest, his expression bing ugly. Qiqi nervously looked at him, extending her hand to p his back, "Are you alright?"

    "Why must you always be like that?" Liu Zhongtian ced her hands on his own chest, "Is that General post and manor so important to you?"

    "Not really..." Qiqi drooped her head, "It¡¯s just that it seemed like it dropped from the heavens. If you don¡¯t like it, then I won¡¯t want it, I won¡¯t be a general either!"

    "There is no s.p.a.ce for me to choose to like or not like! You can have the manor and also be a general, just ..." Liu Zhongtian lightly caressed Qiqi¡¯s cheeks, his lips uncontrobly moved forward and snugged itself on Qiqi¡¯s ears, "Don¡¯t move into the manor, stay here with this Duke."

    "That depends on my mood...", Wei Qiqi had a haughty look. She didn¡¯t want to agree with Liu Zhongtian easily. Who knew when he would wield the sword to chop her head and she would lose her life.

    Liu Zhongtian furiously embraced Qiqi, his lips moving along and kissed. This tyrannical Duke, whenever he was unhappy he would vent it at Qiqi. He was injured internally from practicing with his sword, yet he still had such strength. Qiqi was very quickly trapped within the Third Duke¡¯s embrace and was immobile. Her lips were shut by his lips, making her unable to say anything.

    "Duke..." Yun-er suddenly barged in and saw the two of them being intimate. She was stunned, feeling somewhat frantic, with sorrow and jealousy. Her face was pale white, she didn¡¯t know what to do, whether to enter or to exit.

    Liu Zhongtian raised his eyes and looked at Yun-er. Since when was she so brash? His lips unwillingly left Wei Qiqi, his fingers brushing across her cheeks. Heughed teasingly and got off the bed. He walked to the desk and sat down.

    Yun-er timidly looked at Liu Zhongtian, "Duke, Yun-er was just a bit worried, hence she barged in. I seek the Duke¡¯s forgiveness!" Liu Zhongtian waved his hands and coughed slightly.

    "Call for Butler Liu toe in!"

    Ning Yun-er¡¯s eyes carried hatred as it scanned Wei Qiqi. This woman had a good life, the Duke was unable to leave her.

    Qiqi was also looking at her. The two women were facing off. Qiqi noticed the hatred in Yun-er¡¯s eyes and she was instantly alerted. Qiqi continued staring at Yun-er, not avoiding that jealous look. Could it be that Yun-er could look at Qiqi, and Qiqi could not look at Yun-er? Yun-er felt somewhat ufortable and frantically retreated.

    The att.i.tude that Wei Qiqi had now was vastly different from when she just entered the Duke¡¯s manor. She felt more and more positive feelings towards this ancient era Duke. She was full of antic.i.p.ation towards this Duke¡¯s random tyrannical acts and acts of gentleness, yet sometimes she resisted it. Towards Ning Yun-er, in the beginning she hoped for her to be with the Duke, yet now Qiqi was furious that Yun-er was. .h.i.tting on the Duke.

    Could it be that the Duke really would marry Ning Yun-er as well? Which of the Great Han Duke didn¡¯t have 3-4 wives and concubines? Wei Qiqi measured her own thoughts towards this. If the Duke really wanted Ning Yun-er, then she would never return to the manor and see him again.

    Liu Quan walked in, "Duke is calling this old servant?"

    "Bring the best seamstress and beautician in Chang-an here!" Liu Zhongtian gave his orders.

    "Yes!" Liu Quan retreated.

    Qiqi looked strangely at Liu Zhongtian, "Why are you calling for the seamstress and beautician? You are making clothes?"

    "It¡¯s to make for you!" Liu Zhongtian felt much better. He breathed in deeply, "Tomorrow at the imperial garden in the pce, the Emperor is going to hold a celebration banquet. You, my ugly concubine, also have to meet up with everyone!"

    Going to the pce? Qiqi widened her eyes. She frantically waved her hands, "I¡¯m not going! If things don¡¯t go well I might offend that perverse Emperor. I still want my head, please spare me!"

    "The Great Han Emperor wants to take down the face cloth of this Duke¡¯s concubine at all cost. Why must he go to such great lengths? Tomorrow I¡¯ll bring you for all the officials to see whether I Liu Zhongtian had married the world¡¯s ugliest woman." Liu Zhongtian said coldly.

    "However" Qiqi touched her face, she was dejected, "I can¡¯t turn back, the curse is already lifted!"

    "Why must you turn back?" Liu Zhongtian stood up, both of his hands behind his back. He spoke cooly, "This Duke wants to see who can do something to me. The marriage is gifted by the Emperor and there¡¯s an edict. Since the Emperor wants to see such a beautiful concubine, then I shall let him see by all means!"

    "Tomorrow? I¡¯m not going, you think this is watching monkeys in the zoo?" Qiqi angrily walked to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s front and pulled his elbow, "Duke, can I not go!"

    "Go, with this Duke apanying you, what are you afraid of?"

    "I¡¯m not scared, just that I dislike it and feel ufortable!"

    "You will not the only concubine there tomorrow, don¡¯t worry! You will be the most beautiful and mesmerizing one." Liu Zhongtian sized up the beautiful Wei Qiqi. Who knew what kind of a scene would it be at the imperial garden tomorrow. The Third Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine was actually a beauty. How many people would be jealous and envious of Liu Zhongtian¡¯s fortune.

    After a short while, the butler ran in, "Duke, the seamstress is here. The best beautician in Chang-an is the Seven Beauty Salon¡¯sdy boss. However that woman is mysterious, no matter how many times this old servant invited her she didn¡¯t appear."

    "Audacious, could even this Duke not invite her? Such arrogance!" Liu Zhongtian viciously mmed the table. He was furious. What a citizen, to actually reject the invitation of the Duke.

    Wei Qiqi quickly evaded Liu Zhongtian¡¯s furious gaze. The Seven Beauty Salon. The butler really knew where to find, how did he find that ce. Luckily she had instructed her employees carefully in the past. Xiaotao¡¯s lips had been sealed. The salon was Qiqi¡¯s trump card, it was herst resort in this ancient era.

    "This old servant went there many times, however the management there says that she¡¯s not in. Duke, should I go and invite her again?"

    Qiqi frantically interjected, "No need, maybe she¡¯s really not there. Duke, I will take care of myself, no need to trouble thatdy boss!"

    "There¡¯s no one who dares to belittle my invitation, what a proud person she is!"

 Chapter 115

    Qiqi mumbled in her heart. Rotten Duke, you are the rebellious citizen instead. Why must a persone upon receiving an invitation from you? Could Wei Qiqi have magic powers to split herself? To be a concubine and ady boss at the same time?

    The Duke ordered the butler to let the seamstress produce the clothes needed for Qiqi¡¯s celebration banquet tomorrow. Since the Emperor would pay the price no matter the cost to see Wei Qiqi¡¯s looks, the face cloth couldn¡¯t stay. Since he wanted to see the mesmerizing Third Royal Concubine, then this Duke shall let him feel a total sense of defeat, to let him know what it meant to carry a stone to smash his own feet.

    Wei Qiqi took the chance when Liu Zhongtian was ordering the butler to sneak out. She pulled Xiaotao who was at the door entrance into her own room to hide.

    "In the future, no matter who wants to investigate the matter of thedy boss of Seven Beauty Salon, you are not permitted to say it without my instructions!"

    Xiaotao nodded, "We have to hide from even the Duke?"

    "Yes, everyone. If you speak it out, I will..." Qiqi waved her hands and drew a line, scaring Xiaotao till she shrunk her neck.

    "However, Royal Concubine, that Sixth Duke knows!"

    "That rotten egg..." Wei Qiqi touched her chin. What Xiaotao mentioned was a problem. That phndering fellow was too evil, to use drugs on her and even wanted to molest her. Revenge is a must. Qiqi clenched her fists tightly.

    "Not only do I want him to shut up, I also want him to pay the price for the deeds he has done!"

    Xiaotao drooped her head.

    "Royal Concubine, now that our Seven Beauty Salon has be Chang-an¡¯s most lively ce, Xiaotao has seen a lot of beautiful women!"

    "Don¡¯t just say the good stuff, help me look after the salon. If there is anything wrong, the first person I¡¯ll fix is you!" Qiqi pointed at Xiaotao¡¯s forehead.

    "Why must I watch over it? Royal Concubine!"

    "That¡¯s because I can¡¯t go now. The Duke is monitoring me closely. Remember my principles, those who are there to cause trouble must be beaten up without any mercy!"

    "Xiaotao loves to hear that!" Xiaotao covered her mouth andughed. Ever since she followed the Royal Concubine, she understood what being a woman was about. A woman could actually be so awe-inspiring.

    Into the night, Wei Qiqi was just about to enter her own room when she saw two eunuchs hurriedly entering Liu Zhongtian¡¯s room. Who could it be at this hour?

    The person who entered Liu Zhongtian¡¯s room at this time was Xiaoyuzi who left in the morning. Xiaoyuziughed as he stood in front of Liu Zhongtian, ordering the eunuch behind to present an exquisite box.

    "Duke, for tomorrow¡¯s celebration banquet, the Emperor had specially ordered the seamstress in the pce to produce a clothing for the Royal Concubine. She must wear it when attending the banquet tomorrow!"

    Liu Zhongtian almost pped the table and rose up. The Emperor seemed to be too in heat. He even prepared Qiqi¡¯s clothes, obviously disregarding Liu Zhongtian¡¯s feelings. He seemed to have taken Qiqi as a consort in the pce. However Wei Qiqi was Liu Zhongtian¡¯s, not the Emperor¡¯s.

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Xiaoyuzi coldly, his fingers crackling as he said, "Why trouble the Emperor on such minor issues, this Duke has already prepared!"

    "This is top-tier silk meant solely for the Empress. The color and style are also what the Emperor likes!"

    What the Emperor likes? Liu Zhongtian finally couldn¡¯t hold it in. He grabbed Xiaoyuzi¡¯s cor and the other hand formed into a fist. As long as he threw this punch out, Xiaoyuzi would be crippled if not dead.

    Xiaoyuzi¡¯s expression changed greatly. He looked at Liu Zhongtian, "Duke, Duke, I¡¯m only in charge of conveying the Emperor¡¯s message. The Emperor is someone who treasures talent and the Royal Concubine has .u.mted many merits. The Emperor all along didn¡¯t mete out an official reward, it¡¯s reasonable for Wei Qiqi to receive favorable treatment!"

    Liu Zhongtian furiously let go of his hand, "Put it at one side, get out!"

    "Thank you Duke, tomorrow you must let the Royal Concubine wear it, the Emperor is waiting to see..." Xiaoyuziughed cheekily as he left.

    Wei Qiqi saw Xiaoyuzi walking out and she steathily hid at one corner. This Emperor really liked to meddle in other people¡¯s affairs. Must he decide what clothes she should be wearing? Qiqi picked up a small stone and threw it towards Xiaoyuzi¡¯s head. She then covered her mouth and controlled herughter before speedily disappearing into the darkness.

    The back of Xiaoyuzi¡¯s head suffered a hit from the stone. It was so painful that he covered the part hit and quickly turned around. He saw that there was n.o.body behind him. The other eunuch looked strangely at Xiaoyuzi. The two of them exchanged nces and their faces changed drastically.

    "Something evil is here, let¡¯s leave this ce quickly!" Xiaoyuzi quickened his pace and quickly left for the front yard.

    Qiqi felt that it was funny. She was gloating on the inside when suddenly someone hugged her from the back. Qiqi quickly turned around and saw Liu Zhongtian who was wearing a faint smile. She then nervously exined, "I only threw a small stone, who asked him to be so irritating!"

    "You have taught him a lesson for this Duke, Qiqi..." Liu Zhongtian¡¯s face gently rubbed against Qiqi¡¯s cheeks, both of his arms hugging Qiqi¡¯s thin waist, "Will you apany me tonight?"

    "Oh, today your body isn¡¯t feeling good, you should rest early!"

    "This Duke is feeling mighty!"

    "It¡¯s better for you to take a rest!" Qiqi shook free of Liu Zhongtian and forcefully pushed him into the room. She quickly shut the door, then ran all the way back into her own.

    Qiqi returned to her room, feeling her chaotic heartbeat. That irritating Duke, why was he always teasing her? What was with herself today? The cold stare towards Yun-er and the chaotic heartbeat. She really couldn¡¯t be saved. Qiqi jumped into the bed, the modern era Wei Qiqi had fallen in love with the ancient era Duke. This was too ridiculous.

    Just like this, Qiqiid on the bed and slept till it was bright. She opened her eyes in the morning and sneakily pushed open the door. She saw the butler holding the clothes that the seamstress made and entering Liu Zhongtian¡¯s room. Wei Qiqi stealthily followed to the outside of the door.

    Oh right, today she still had to go to the pce. Who knew what kind of clothes did the Emperor gift. Would she drop her head if she didn¡¯t wear it? She couldn¡¯t possibly wear both the clothes of the Emperor and the Duke¡¯s. It was very obvious that the Emperor was wrestling with Liu Zhongtian. However the one in bad luck was her.

    "Enter!" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s voice suddenly sounded.

    She was discovered. Wei Qiqi entered the room. How did he know that she was standing outside the door? Could his eyes see through the walls? The butler quickly put down the clothes and retreated.

    The Duke opened the exquisite box that the Emperor sent. Wei Qiqi looked at it. It was an extremelyscivious watery-red robe. There were pearls and flowers embedded within. There were two golden phoenix hairpin. Looks like the Emperor was deciding on possessing Qiqi from head to toe. No wonder the Duke was angry. His own woman was being decorated by others. This had severely injured the Third Duke¡¯s pride.

    The Duke closed the box, "Do you like these? If you do, you can wear it!" He sounded his displeasure. If Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t recognize the situation and wanted to wear it, the Third Duke will definitely wring Qiqi¡¯s neck.

    Wei Qiqi looked at the Third Duke angrily. She purposely walked to the clothes that the Emperor gifted andtched the clothes on her body, "It¡¯s not bad, do I look like an imperial consort wearing this?"

    Liu Zhongtian grabbed the clothes and threw it into the box. He forcefully embraced Qiqi and pinched her chin, saying with hatred:

    "Do you really want to be a consort?"

    "Irritating, I¡¯m only joking, why must you be so forceful, my face..."

    "You can¡¯t make this kind of joke. Do you know what is the Emperor¡¯s motive?" Liu Zhongtian released his hands and hugged her endearingly.

    "Isn¡¯t it a celebration of victory? You said before that he wants to take down my face cloth."

    "The Emperor not only wants to see your face, if you are really the beauty that he is pining for, he¡¯ll want to make you into the second Hanyu..."

    Wei Qiqi got a shock, "Concubine Hanyu?"

    "Yes, his motive is clear and obvious, however, you are this Duke¡¯s..." Liu Zhongtian grabbed Qiqi even more tightly, "If you be the second Hanyu, this Duke will kill you with one sword!"

    "Duke..." Qiqi shivered, the Duke¡¯s words scared her.

    "I can¡¯t tolerate that Wei Qiqi doesn¡¯t belong to Liu Zhongtian, if not you¡¯ll have to disappear from this world."

    Wei Qiqi was stunned by Liu Zhongtian¡¯s crazedness. All the goodness had been shattered at this moment. Liu Zhongtian was an ancient era Duke, tyrannical. In his eyes, a man¡¯s pride was more important. Facing a woman that belonged to him and caused him to pine for her, if she belonged to another man, that was impossible. He would rather choose to destroy her.

    No matter if Wei Qiqi chose the Emperor or that the Emperor was going to force her to stay in the pce, Wei Qiqi wouldn¡¯t be able to escape Liu Zhongtian¡¯s sword. Wei Qiqi buried her head in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace, her tears falling instantly. Why would she fall in love with this crazed Duke, for a man who didn¡¯t even know how to treasure her. He actually wanted to kill her for his pride.

    Qiqi mumbled, "If Qiqi stays by the Emperor¡¯s side, will you kill Qiqi?"

    "Yes, this Duke will! The moment I think about you in other men¡¯s embrace, receiving their love, I¡¯m unable to endure it... I rather kill you myself..."

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s eyes were full of grief, his lips kissing over, his fingers traversing through Qiqi¡¯s clothes, purposely touching Qiqi¡¯s smooth body. He was the Duke, his heart was full or pride and honour, and the pa.s.sion that just rose up...

    Ning Yun-er had just learnt a new song, she happily ran towards Liu Zhongtian¡¯s room. She wanted to let the Duke hear this song. The room door was open. She entered without hesitation, yet she was in for a shock. Liu Zhongtian was crazily kissing Wei Qiqi, his hands were inside Qiqi¡¯s clothes...

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s gazended on Ning Yun-er, he furiously shouted, "Get out!"

    Ning Yun-er¡¯s face lost color. Her feet retreated repeatedly. She left in a hurry, not knowing where to run, hence she tumbled her way into the pavilion in the garden. Scenes of Liu Zhongtian¡¯s pa.s.sion and anger appeared in her mind. The Duke actually lectured her in this manner, disregarding her feelings. She loved him, yet he was touching another woman crazily in her presence.

    Wei Qiqi, that woman who mesmerized the Duke, causing him to be crazy. She not only mesmerized his person, but also his heart, causing the Duke¡¯s attention to all be on that woman.

 Chapter 116

    The grief within Ning Yun-er¡¯s heart caused her to grit her teeth. When she saw the zither in the pavilion, she furiously grabbed it and viciously smashed it on the stone floor outside. Unless she could obtain the Duke¡¯s heart, the Ning Yun-er who loves the zither would never y it again.

    Liu Zhongtian furiously closed the door. He lifted Wei Qiqi up and rolled onto the bed.

    "Duke..."

    Qiqi¡¯s self-esteem had suffered. She felt that in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s eyes, she was only an essory. In the proud Duke¡¯s eyes, was there love? Did he know that love needed respect? When he wanted something, he must obtain it. Whenever he felt awful in his heart he would release the pent up emotions. Was this the way the Duke expressed his love?

    Wei Qiqi felt an unbearable pain. Even though she also yearned for the Duke¡¯s love, she was disappointed as Liu Zhongtian was a tyrant. He had a prideful and arrogant heart. Maybe Wei Qiqi would never find the kind of ideal love from Liu Zhongtian.

    Liu Zhongtian was venting himself with that beautiful body. He was extremely jealous of the Emperor¡¯s clothing. He didn¡¯t have the confidence. One was the Emperor, the other was a Duke. However Wei Qiqi was his woman. It was only real to him when he was embracing her and loving her body. He didn¡¯t have confidence towards this woman at all. That feeling didn¡¯te solely from the Emperor, but also from Wei Qiqi whose thinking was unconventional.

    For the first time, Wei Qiqi felt really heartbroken. Whatever that the Duke had done to her in the past, she could ept it, but what was done today couldn¡¯t be epted. She had already fallen in love with this man, the kind of pain caused her to nearly break down.

    "Why are you crying?" Liu Zhongtian furiously looked at her, "Could it be that you are sick and tired of this Duke?"

    "Yes, I hate you to death!" Qiqi replied loudly.

    "Hate?" Liu Zhongtian grabbed onto Qiqi¡¯s smooth shoulders, he furiously increased strength in his grip.

    Wei Qiqi almost fainted. Within the pain was an irritating pleasure, causing this proud female inheritor from the future modern world to truly taste the meaning of Three Rules and Four Virtues, to be in love yet suffering.

    Liu Zhongtian had thoroughly vented his pent up emotions. He looked at Wei Qiqi who was left with no strength to struggle and the corner of his mouth revealed a trace of anger and a satisfied smile. He went down the bed, stood on the floor and slowly wore his clothes.

    "I¡¯ll go out and take a look. Later change up into the clothes that this Duke has tailor-made for you." Liu Zhongtian put his hands behind his back and hesitated, before leaving in big strides. That kind of coldness caused Wei Qiqi to feel endless grief. She hated it till her teeth were chattering.

    Liu Zhongtian walked out of the door and looked at the broad yard. He heaved a long sigh. Facing Wei Qiqi, he always lost his control and sanity. He knew that he was hurting Wei Qiqi, however he couldn¡¯t control the jealousy and s.e.xual desires that were roaming within his body.

    Liu Zhongtian ordered Xiaotao to serve the Royal Concubine. Xiaotao responded and entered the room. She timidly walked to the front of the bed and drooped her head. She didn¡¯t dare to look at the naked Wei Qiqi, "Royal Concubine, the Duke has instructed me to serve you!"

    "Irritating..." Wei Qiqi¡¯s hair was disheveled as she sat up, "Why must you treat me like this, b*****d, b*****d..."

    "Royal Concubine..." Xiaotao drooped her head even further. Wei Qiqi¡¯s looks scared her, as she seemed insane.

    Wei Qiqi speedily went down the bed and grabbed the watery-red silk robe in the exquisite box. "Xiaotao, I want to wear this set, those hairpins and pearl flowers. Wear it all on me, decorate me till I¡¯m beautiful to the point where I can mesmerize all the men."

    "Yes, Royal Concubine!"

    "Rotten egg, I¡¯ll fight to the end with you. If you don¡¯t change, I¡¯ll change myself!" Wei Qiqi held on tightly to the corner of the silk robe. Her expression wasplicated. She had to let the Third Duke know what was love, if not he wouldn¡¯t need to obtain anything. Qiqi was going to hide her heart and evade this saddening feeling.

    "Royal Concubine, you look very fierce!" Xiaotao looked at Qiqi¡¯s look of despair. She gingerly opened up the watery-red silk robe, timidly walked to Qiqi¡¯s front and helped her wear it.

    "I¡¯m not fierce, just going crazy!"

    It was the first time that Wei Qiqi wore such an exquisite and tight fitting silk robe. The long silk was finely knitted together. The pearl flowers with the golden pin caused the ck hair to look even shinier. She was of unparalleled beauty and charm.

    Xiaotao started peppering Qiqi with fragrant powder, as if she was leisurely drawing a painting. A charming royal beauty appeared in front of Xiaotao. Xiaotao looked in astonishment at Wei Qiqi, who could be prettier than the Third Royal Concubine?

    "Aiya, Royal Concubine, Xiaotao doesn¡¯t dare to look at you. Even though I¡¯m a woman, I¡¯ll have feelings for you."

    Qiqi stood up, looking at the long end of the dress, as well as the b.u.t.terfly belt around her waist. She touched her finely crafted hair. Could it be that the women in the pce have to dress like this everyday? Wasn¡¯t that tiring to death? Looks like it wasn¡¯t so easy to be a beauty.

    Liu Zhongtian went around the small pavement and walked into the garden. He identally saw the zither which was smashed on the stone road next to the pavilion. He bent his body and picked it up, looking weirdly at the surroundings. There was no signs of Ning Yun-er. In this manor, apart from Ning Yun-er herself, who else dared to touch her precious zither?

    Liu Zhongtian put the zither on the stone table and sat down on the stone bench. Without guessing he also knew why Yun-er did this. Yun-er was already a grown-up who was at an age suitable for marriage. He had always known Yun-er¡¯s thoughts. As a Duke, to marry three or four wives was extremelymon. However the weird Wei Qiqi had crammed his heart full. He had no thoughts of doing that.

    It was time to arrange a good partner for Yun-er. Since he was not marrying her, he couldn¡¯t dy her lifelong happiness. Liu Zhongtian was just about to look for her when Yun-er walked into the pavilion. She looked at the Duke she adored and couldn¡¯t control it any longer. She ran forward into the embrace of Liu Zhongtian.

    "Duke, Yun-er has always been waiting for you. I didn¡¯t want to be jealous, yet I¡¯m extremely jealous till it is difficult to bear. You might as well give me the death sentence."

    "Yun-er, don¡¯t be like this. This Duke has let you down. I promise you that I¡¯ll definitely find a good ce of refuge for you!" Liu Zhongtian lightly tapped her shoulders.

    "Refuge?" Ning Yun-er opened her eyes wide, looking at Liu Zhongtian in shock, "Yun-er¡¯s refuge is the Duke. Even if the Duke doesn¡¯t want Yun-er, she¡¯ll also never leave the manor. If the Duke is insistent on marrying me out, I¡¯ll die in front of you!"

    Liu Zhongtian was shocked. He didn¡¯t think that Ning Yun-er would actually say such words, furthermore she had deep feelings for him. He couldn¡¯t make a decision at that moment. The Ning Yun-er in his embrace was tearing profusely and started sobbing softly.

    "Yun-er knows... that at this time the Duke only has the Royal Concubine in his heart. The Royal Concubine is as pretty as a flower and is endearing. However which Duke doesn¡¯t have three to four wives? The Duke can possess Yun-er. Yun-er will serve the Duke faithfully, letting you be pleased and satisfied. I plea with you, fulfill my yearning."

    "Since you already know that this Duke¡¯s heart only has the Royal Concubine, you are not scared that I¡¯ll give you the cold-shoulder treatment..."

    "Yun-er is not scared. Yun-er only wants a tiny spot in the corner of the Duke¡¯s heart."

    "At this moment, my heart..." Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t wish to give Yun-er a fatal blow. His heart was now full of that unruly Wei Qiqi. That kind of domination and the pleasure of possessing her caused him to unable to extricate himself. How could there be s.p.a.ce for Yun-er?

    "Even if you don¡¯t have, Yun-er still wants to be with Duke!"

    Ning Yun-er suddenly knelt on the floor. She took out a scissors in grief and aimed it at her own throat, her expression crazed and determined.

    "Today, the Duke has caused extreme sorrow in Yun-er¡¯s heart. Yun-er originally wanted to perish together with the zither, yet I couldn¡¯t bear to part with the Duke. Yun-er at this moment only want one word from the Duke..."

    Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t think that Ning Yun-er would be so agitated, to actually be so infatuated with himself. He nervously grabbed Yun-er¡¯s wrist and took away the scissors.

    "This Duke has nurtured you for so many years, how can you seek death so easily?"

    "However Yun-er is living a life worse than death..." Ning Yun-er sat dejectedly on the floor and started sobbing uncontrobly.

    "As for how this Duke shall treat you, maybe he¡¯ll never give you his heart this whole life. Yun-er, stand up, I promise you that I¡¯ll give you a ce of refuge." Liu Zhongtian lifted Ning Yun-er up. Facing such an infatuated woman, Liu Zhongtian felt some reluctance in his heart. He softly embraced her. He was hesitating. Facing her devotion, Liu Zhongtian was unable to ignore it. However if he epted her, how then was he gonna face Wei Qiqi whom he deeply loved?

    Liu Zhongtianforted Ning Yun-er, hoping that she wouldn¡¯t do anything foolish. When Yun-er heard those words of promise of a refuge, she seemed to have regained confidence. She knew that the Duke wasn¡¯t so cold-hearted. Having three to four wives was a thing sooner orter. That woman wished to upy the Duke for herself and be the sole focus. Wei Qiqi shouldn¡¯t even think of that.

    Carrying many thoughts, Liu Zhongtian walked into his own room. Regarding the matter of taking in Ning Yun-er, he had to discuss with Qiqi. After all she was his Royal Concubine.

    However when he opened the door to the room, at that moment, he was utterly stunned. What appeared in front of him was ady dressed in watery-red silk robe. Her head had shy pearl flowers and phoenix hairpins and jade. She was a top-.s.s beauty with red lips. That kind of aloofness, that kind of temptation, that kind of charm, she the most seductive woman that Liu Zhongtian had ever seen.

    The clothes and head essories were not what Liu Zhongtian chose for her. Wei Qiqi actually wore the clothes that the Emperor gifted, causing him to re up in anger in the midst of admiration. He quickly walked towards her and grabbed onto her clothes.

    "Undress!"

    "Why must I undress?" Qiqi fluttered her eyshes while looking at Liu Zhongtian, smiling seductively. Her fingers lightly touched Liu Zhongtian¡¯s cheeks, causing Liu Zhongtian to feel mesmerized instantly, losing some of his sense.

    Xiaotao felt that the situation was not right, hence she quickly ran out of the room and closed the door, hiding outside. Her face was pale from fright. She began to worry for the Royal Concubine. Why must the Royal Concubine pit herself against the Duke? She would always cause the Duke to be angry.

    Liu Zhongtianughed coldly and embraced Wei Qiqi. His fingers speedily unb.u.t.toned Qiqi¡¯s clothes, causing the silk robe to slide down her body. He furiously took down the pearl flowers on her head. In an instant, Wei Qiqi¡¯s body didn¡¯t have a single gift from the Emperor.

    "Wear the clothes that I chose for you!"

    "Liu Zhongtian!" Qiqi jumped out of Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace. She quickly took down the sword on the wall. She didn¡¯t know how to wield the sword, hence she used her boxing moves to clumsily poke at him, causing Liu Zhongtian to be at a loss.

 Chapter 117

    The sword light shed, carrying Wei Qiqi¡¯s fury and humiliation. Liu Zhongtian dodged left and right, not daring to attack Qiqi. He was scared that she would wield the sword carelessly and hurt herself. However, Qiqi in her anger didn¡¯t care about all these. The sword light shed randomly, the tip of the sword mercilessly shed across Liu Zhongtian¡¯s arm. A trace of blood appeared instantly and fresh blood flowing down, looking extremely striking.

    Wei Qiqi saw the fresh blood and was instantly stunned. She became more level-headed as well. Her speed slowed down and her body started to tremble. Liu Zhongtian took the chance to take away the sword and grabbed Qiqi¡¯s wrists.

    "Don¡¯t tell me you want to kill this Duke!"

    "Yes, I want to kill you, this tyrannical Duke that doesn¡¯t care about other people¡¯s feelings!"

    "Tyrannical? What are you unsatisfied with? This Duke has taken so many steps back for you, even loving you only. I am a Duke, not amon citizen. I won¡¯t allow you to be so reckless and rude."

    Liu Zhongtian was somewhat furious. Why was Wei Qiqi unable to be tamed. This was already the second time that she had raised a sword at him, and even hurt his arm.

    "I don¡¯t care about your love, you shameless fellow!"

    "You don¡¯t care? Shameless? Wei Qiqi, this Duke must teach you a lesson, to let you know who is your husband. I¡¯m going to take in Ning Yun-er, to let you know what is the feeling of losing my love!"

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi in anger. The hesitation in his heart slowly settled down. He was the Duke, he couldn¡¯t let a woman control his destiny. For this woman, Liu Zhongtian felt that he was going crazy.

    "What are you saying?" Qiqi¡¯s anger vanishedpletely. She looked at Liu Zhongtian in shock, her face pale white. She thought that she had heard wrongly, to take in Ning Yun-er....

    "Taking in a concubine!" Liu Zhongtian released her wrists and hung the sword on the wall. The pain in his arm caused him to be even angrier. He gently opened his sleeves and a deep wound revealed itself. Was this a woman? To actually want to kill her own husband.

    Liu Zhongtian furiously raised his head and looked at Wei Qiqi, "What an unruly woman."

    He then walked to the desk and took some medicine from the box at the side. He gently poured it on the wound and bandaged himself up with difficulty.

    Wei Qiqi sat on the bed in shock. This d.a.m.ned Great Han, d.a.m.ned curse. Wei Qiqi, who was once worshipped by the stars and moon, was going to share a husband with other women. To Wei Qiqi, that was betrayal. To Liu Zhongtian, that was just another woman. His words had hurt Wei Qiqi¡¯s heart.

    Qiqi wouldn¡¯t want this kind of man. Wei Qiqi coldly walked to the entrance and called Xiaotao in. She picked up the clothes that Liu Zhongtian hoped for her to wear. She looked at it casually. It was a dainty milky white clothing. Xiaotao silently helped Qiqi wear the clothes and put on the jade green sash on her waist.

    "Don¡¯t adorn the head with decoration. Just brush it well and tie it up with ace at the back!"

    "Yes, Royal Concubine!"

    Liu Zhongtian bandaged up his wound and raised his head. The fascination in his heart was even more intense than previously. The Wei Qiqi now looked refreshing and elegant, like an immortal from another realm, causing people to admire her.

    There was a faint jade green on her cor, her shoulders were skinny to perfection, she had a thin waist and there were long white shawls on her back like fine silk. Looking at her head, there wasn¡¯t a single essory, with her long ck hair brushed finely. The fluffy back had a milky white sash tied onto it, causing that fluff to look extremely alluring.

    However... Liu Zhongtian couldn¡¯t see any joy or yfulness in Qiqi¡¯s eyes. What reced it was a face full of grief and loneliness. He was stunned for a moment.

    Liu Zhongtian changed out of the long shirt that was sliced open by the sword. He walked to Qiqi¡¯s front. Just as he was about to extend his arm, Qiqi quickly avoided it, making Liu Zhongtian extremely unhappy. He furiously pulled Wei Qiqi and the two of them exchanged gazes. Qiqi¡¯s eyes contained defiance. That kind of expression caused Liu Zhongtian to nearly breakdown. Why was there such a hard woman to tame?

    "Go to the pce!" Liu Zhongtian shifted his gaze and furiously pulled Qiqi outwards.

    Liu Zhongtian dragged Wei Qiqi to the front of the manor. The carriage set for the pce was already prepared. Qiqi was very unwilling as she shook her sleeves. Why must Wei Qiqi listen to him? Wasn¡¯t he going to take in a concubine? Was it not said that the wife is not as sweet as the concubine? (TL Note: even though she was always referred to as Royal Concubine, she is actually his wife). He might as well call Ning Yun-er to enter the pce instead.

    Liu Zhongtian exerted himself to force the uncooperative Wei Qiqi into the carriage. Due to him using too much strength, the wound that was bandaged opened again. Blood seeped through the long shirt and started hurting. He furiously looked at Wei Qiqi.

    "You really leave this Duke speechless!" After speaking finish he turned around. No matter what he couldn¡¯t let people know that he was injured, furthermore by his Royal Concubine.

    With the help of the butler, the wound was finally bandaged up. He changed his clothes before leaving the manor. He rode on the horse. Liu Zhongtian heaved a sigh, regretting that he mentioned about taking in a concubine to Wei Qiqi. Qiqi¡¯s condescending and sorrowful look kept swimming in his head. Maybe he should find an appropriate timing to exin this to her.

    Liu Zhongtian thought of what Wei Qiqi mentioned before.

    "I only want a man who loves me wholeheartedly for his whole life. The only woman by his side is me."

    Liu Zhongtian felt extremely remorseful and irritated. He didn¡¯t know if Qiqi was feeling despaired this time. Maybe she was crying while hiding in the carriage. He stopped the carriage and quickly went down the horse. His heart couldn¡¯t endure the troubling thoughts. Hence he quickened his steps and walked to the front of the carriage. He gently lifted the curtains and was instantly stunned...

    The woman in the carriage wasn¡¯t Wei Qiqi, but a maidservant who was tied up and gagged. Wei Qiqi disappeared. Liu Zhongtian was bbergasted. He grabbed ahold of the driver, "Where is the Royal Concubine?"

    "I don¡¯t know, just now the Royal Concubine asked us to look away for a while, and so we..."

    "B*****d, dog servant!" Liu Zhongtian pushed aside the driver and jumped up onto the horse, "Immediately return to the manor and drag the Royal Concubine into the pce!"

    After speaking finish, he whipped the horse and it neighed. The horse sped forth like an arrow.

    Liu Zhongtian dismounted when he reached the manor and he walked in in big strides. Could Wei Qiqi have left the manor? He was somewhat worried. This woman was capable of doing anything. Could it really be because of the matter of taking in a concubine? Why was there such a narrow-minded woman, to not allow a husband to take in a concubine.

    Liu Zhongtian was anxious and his steps quickened. He walked into the backyard and searched the two rooms. There wasn¡¯t a trace of Wei Qiqi. He involuntarily became nervous. Wei Qiqi, please don¡¯t leave the manor.

    "Xiaotao!" Liu Zhongtian shouted loudly. The maidservant quickly ran over and lowered her head.

    "Duke..."

    "Where is the Royal Concubine? Have you seen Wei Qiqi?"

    "Duke, over there..." Xiaotao raised her hand and pointed to the rooftop. Liu Zhongtian traced the direction her hand was pointing towards and was instantly stupefied.

    In the Great Han world, maybe only a woman like the Third Royal Concubine would dare to do such a thing, to actually go up the rooftop.

    Wei Qiqi sat on the rooftop tiles, her hand holding on to a wine cup. Her face was full of smiles as she looked at Liu Zhongtian. Her milky-white clothes were fluttering in the wind, like a lotus within the clouds.

    "How did she go up there?" Liu Zhongtian furrowed his brows, raising his head to look at Wei Qiqi.

    "This servant doesn¡¯t know, when I discovered her, she was already up there. She also kept drinking wine!"

    "Drinking wine?" Liu Zhongtian felt that his mind was ringing. At this time, she still had the mood to drink wine? Liu Zhongtian jumped up onto the rooftop.

    Wei Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian in a drunked state, she pointed at the wine up, "Duke, this wine... is much better than the wine in the military camp."

    Liu Zhongtian took away the wine cup in Qiqi¡¯s hands and furiously threw it down. He then grabbed her wrist, "What happened to you, to be so drunk? Do you know that you have to attend a banquet in the pce today?"

    "I¡¯m not going!" Qiqi waved her hands, however she didn¡¯t shake free of his grip. She spoke like a drunkard, "Aren¡¯t you going to take in a concubine? Go call your concubine to rece me... furthermore that Emperor is yours, not mine."

    "Qiqi..." Liu Zhongtian saw the grief in Qiqi¡¯s eyes and instantly felt somewhat reluctant. Even if he took in a concubine, he wouldn¡¯t be able to share a part of his love. He was the Duke, why must Wei Qiqi force him till this extent?

    Liu Zhongtian released Qiqi¡¯s wrists. Facing a sad Wei Qiqi, he felt helpless. Wei Qiqi smiled and started walking forward. The drunk Qiqi seemed to have forgotten where she was. She stepped onto empty air and almost fell over. Liu Zhongtian was shocked and he hugged her thin waist and endearingly held her in his embrace. He then jumped down the rooftop.

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi who was already drunk. He didn¡¯t know what to do. The Emperor and the officials were all waiting in the pce.

    With Wei Qiqi¡¯s drunken state, if she entered the imperial garden, it would be aughing joke.

    "Keke..." Qiqi covered her face andughed, "Duke... why do you look like you are unhappy, you don¡¯t want? Qiqi likes the happy look on Duke..." After speaking finish she wrapped both her hands around Liu Zhongtian¡¯s neck and continued smiling.

    "Quick make some soup to wake her up!" Liu Zhongtian endured Wei Qiqi¡¯s pestering and hollered angrily at Xiaotao.

    Xiaotao frantically went to make the soup. Liu Zhongtian helplessly brought Qiqi back into the room. Today, no matter what, Wei Qiqi had to appear. Even if she was to appear drunk, she would find it hard to escape from this banquet.

    The Great Han Emperor was in a soulless state for the entire day. He felt anxious. Today¡¯s celebration banquet was solely for Liu Zhongtian¡¯s Royal Concubine Wei Qiqi. He enfeoffed her with a government position and gifted her a mansion. If Wei Qiqi was an ugly woman, then he would¡¯ve lost out. However if Wei Qiqi was a beauty, then because he was the one who personally arranged the marriage, she already belonged to Liu Zhongtian. Would this only amplify his feelings?

 Chapter 118

    Xiaoyuzi stealthily went up, "When I went to the Duke¡¯s manor I didn¡¯t see the Third Royal Concubine at all. This Liu Zhongtian is clearly hiding something. The Royal Concubine could possibly be the beauty that Your Majesty has seen!

    "How so?

    "That day when I went down, Liu Zhongtian nearly beat me up. Yesterday night when I went to send the clothes, Liu Zhongtian¡¯s face was extremely ugly. I guess he must be feeling awful in his heart."

    "Really?" The Emperor started tough loudly. He was instantly energized, "Prepare to go to the imperial garden!"

    "The Emperor is preparing to enter the imperial garden!"

    The Emperor called for Xiaoyuzi to appear in front of him, smiling while he said, "Call Concubine Hanyu toe to the garden to apany me!"

    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Xiaoyuzi seemed to have understood something, hence he retreated.

    The imperial garden was well-decorated. It was extremely lively. The Emperor¡¯s seat was ced in the Dragon-Phoenix pavilion. Underneath it were all the important officials¡¯ seats. It was all to observe Liu Zhongtian¡¯s Royal Concubine. The Emperor purposely ced Liu Zhongtian and Wei Qiqi¡¯s positions by his side. In that way he could observe the beauty in close proximity. It couldn¡¯t be more convenient.

    His Third Brother Liu Zhongtian couldn¡¯t possibly bring Wei Qiqi in her face cloth toe to the garden. It shouldn¡¯t be. The Emperor knew that Liu Zhongtian was someone who understood formalities, wearing a face cloth was a ma.s.sive disrespect towards the Great Han imperial court.

    Sixth Duke Liu Xuanji was sitting underneath, chatting with the Fourth Duke. He was still suave and handsome, looking gentle and flirtatious. Maybe amongst all those present, only Liu Xuanji was clearest of who the main character in today¡¯s celebration banquet was. The Protector-General Wei Qiqi was extremely mesmerizing. A pity he didn¡¯t gain an advantage the previous time, if not he would even be clearer as to whether she was as good on bed as her looks.

    The previous time he let Wei Qiqi sniff the v.i.a.g.r.a, his Third Brother must be dead tired from it. That was the Great Han¡¯s most potent drug. The more Liu Xuanji thought about it the more itchy he felt in his heart. A beauty, a top-.s.s beauty. A pity that his chance was getting slimmer. Liu Zhongtian was not a figure to trifle with, if he didn¡¯t find trouble with Liu Xuanji, he would be praying for blessings already.

    All the important officials were already here. The Emperor had also waited for a long time. Why were today¡¯s main characters, Liu Zhongtian and Wei Qiqi, not here after so long?

    The Emperor was unable to sit still. Could Liu Zhongtian really disobey his orders? There were so many officials here, was he not afraid that the Emperor would indict him with an offence for disregarding the Emperor? When he was feeling anxious, the people he wanted to see finally appeared.

    "Third Duke and the Royal Concubine arrive!" An eunuch, Yingtuo, ran up and reported.

    "They arrived?" The Emperor nearly stood up. Xiaoyuzi and Yingtuo stopped him to remind him of his position. The Emperor then realized that there were many important officials in the imperial garden.

    From far away Liu Zhongtian was seen along with a slim female in milky-white clothing entering the imperial garden. The Emperor involuntarily frowned. Why was she not wearing the silk robe that hemanded Xiaoyuzi to send? It must be Liu Zhongtian making a silent protest. At this moment the Emperor no longer wanted to fuss about Liu Zhongtian. All his thoughts and sight were ced on the woman beside Liu Zhongtian.

    Following the closening of the distance, the Emperor was shocked. That was really a beauty. She was finely crafted, her clothes and style highlighted her aloofness, like a beauty from the paintings. She was a fairy from the heavens. She was the blue-clotheddy he saw in the imperial garden. It was just that the her at this moment caused him to admire her even more.

    That beauty had flushed cheeks. She actually was drunk, appearing even more seductive. Not only the Emperor, even the officials sitting on two sides were eximing in shock. Was this Liu Zhongtian¡¯s ugly concubine? Could their eyes be ying tricks on them? How was this woman ugly?

    Wei Qiqi felt that the people in front of her looked blurry. Liu Zhongtian was using his arms to support her. She felt that she was just like a soul, following Liu Zhongtian and walking. It was only when she was supported to sit down and stared drearily at her surroundings did she see Liu Xuanji. Why was this rotten fe here?

    And there were so many people in strange clothes looking at her without turning away. Qiqi burped and touched her forehead, could it be... that Liu Zhongtian brought her while she was drunk into the pce? Was he not scared that Qiqi would bring trouble to him?

    The Great Han Emperor¡¯s eyes kept staring on this white-clothed beauty. Liu Zhongtian¡¯s forehead at this moment was full of sweat. Wei Qiqi¡¯s alcohol tolerance was really too lousy. Even though the soup had worked, Qiqi was still drunk. Who knew how many people would lose their souls over her now.

    This was the General Qi from the legends, she was actually such a prim and properdy!

    "Wasn¡¯t it... could it be that the Third Duke is ying a joke with everyone? She is simply too vastly different from the her in the legends!"

    "Those who have seen General Qi have all said that General Qi is ugly, how did..."

    "..."

    General Chi who was sitting down there couldn¡¯t think already. How could this be Wei Qiqi. She was obviously another woman, it couldn¡¯t be that the Duke had swapped Wei Qiqi out?

    When he saw the Emperor¡¯s sharp gaze looking at him, he instantly felt cold sweat. This wasn¡¯t right! She was definitely not Wei Qiqi. Even if the Emperor beheaded him, he wouldn¡¯t understand what was going on.

    Wu Zhongyi felt like he was on fire. He kept using his sleeves to wipe away his sweat. He was scared till his face lost color and kept trembling, thinking that unlucky days were here. If the Emperor started questioning, he wouldn¡¯t even have an answer. Fortunately the Third Duke was here. The Third Duke had to give the Emperor a good exnation, thus he should just wait for Third Duke to say something.

    Concubine Hanyu was sitting beside the Emperor. Her heart was broken. When she saw that Wei Qiqi was actually so pretty and elegant, her heart felt like there was a jealous bug there intensely biting her heart. Wei Qiqi was so tempting, she knew that Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart was already stolen by Wei Qiqi.

    Xiaoyuzi stood up and loudly announced, "Today His Majesty has specially organise this celebration for Third Duke and General Qi. Wei QIqi is conferred with Second Grade Protector-General, furthermore she is given a General Mansion. Everyone can start drinking without limits, let the dancing and singing begin!"

    Xiaoyuzi had just spoke finished when the imperial garden had music ying. The dancers started performing. The Emperor casted a sideway nce at Liu Zhongtian and said softly, "Third Duke, you havemitted a crime of lying to the ruler!"

    Liu Zhongtian understood what the Emperor meant when he immediately replied, "Your Majesty only said to gift Wei Qiqi to me as my wife, however you didn¡¯t say to gift an ugly Wei Qiqi!"

    The Emperor was so furious that he frowned. That feeling was as if Liu Zhongtian had robbed his own beauty, "Could Wu Zhongyi and General Chi be blind? This woman could possibly not be Wei Qiqi, you have brought a fake General Qi to me, isn¡¯t that lying to your ruler?"

    "Haha." Liu Zhongtian had guessed that the Emperor would say such words. General Chi would probably also think that Liu Zhongtian had swapped Wei Qiqi out.

    "What are youughing for?" The Emperor asked furiously.

    "An ugly woman bing a beauty, this official finds it surprising as well. However the truth is that Qiqi had a strange disease which destroyed her looks. Now she has already recovered. This is all thanks to the Emperor¡¯s edict, to let this official gain such a beauty!"

    "Liu Zhongtian, are you pitting yourself against me?" The Emperor¡¯s voice was low, yet full of fury.

    "Your Majesty has mistaken, what Zhongtian had said were all true!"

    It had been so many years, yet Emperor-Brother had not given up on fighting with him. Liu Zhongtian had already given so much leeway till he was tired. Now that the Emperor wanted to fight with him again over Qiqi, he would never tolerate that.

    At one side, Wei Qiqi felt much more awake. She shifted her gaze at the person looking at Liu Zhongtian. The Emperor was also looking at her. The Great Han Emperor instantly lost himself. This woman was not only beautiful, the mesmerizing part about her was her expression and charisma. Especially that pair of eyes, it was full of spirituality, causing people who looked at it to feel like they have lost their souls.

    Qiqi quickly averted his gaze and gently raised the cup in front of her. Without thinking she sent it to her mouth. When she gulped down, Qiqi felt that her throat was on fire. She grabbed onto Liu Zhongtian. Why was this wine so spicy, it was vastly different from the wine in the Duke¡¯s manor. She wanted water.

    "Why are you still drinking!" Liu Zhongtian felt a bit furious. If she drank more she would fall. He habitually picked up the bowl by his side. Qiqi quickly took it and drank in big gulps. The speed was too fast. She couldn¡¯t even spit it out and it went into her stomach. The second mouthful also entered her mouth. Why... Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian in pain. She spat it out and shouted loudly.

    "Why is it all wine, I want to drink water!"

    It was then that Liu Zhongtian recalled that this was not the military camp. There wouldn¡¯t be water at the side for her. He hurriedly instructed an eunuch to bring water over. Qiqi felt that it was too spicy, hence she picked up the grapes and started eating it. When she saw everyone staring at her in shock, she immediately threw the grapes away and drooped her head. However it was really too spicy. She tightly clenched her fist, her nose was going spit out fire soon.

    The eunuch brought water and Wei Qiqi began drinking in big gulps. When she drank finished, she felt morefortable. However her vision became blurry again. Hang on, hang on, Qiqi felt extremely ufortable and she grabbed onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands. She hoped to quickly leave.

    When the Great Han Emperor saw theical look on Wei Qiqi, heughed out loud involuntarily. She was a lovable woman. That drunken state was really mesmerizing. The Emperor looked at Concubine Hanyu at the side. They were like heaven and earth.

    "Hanyu, go apany General Qi, I see that she needs someone to take care of her!"

    Hanyu felt happy in her heart. Wasn¡¯t this giving her a chance to be near Liu Zhongtian? She felt no need to reject. Hanyu had not seen the man she loved for almost a year. To see him at close proximity would let her be satisfied. However if she could... Hanyu responded shyly and lifted her skirt and walked towards Liu Zhongtian¡¯s table.

    The Emperor smiled lightly, Hanyu was only a chess piece for the Emperor to deal a blow to Liu Zhongtian. However when he saw that Liu Zhongtian was so concerned over Wei Qiqi, this Hanyu no longer served a purpose. He wanted to let the old lovers meet up, so that the Emperor had an excuse, a reasonable excuse to obtain Wei Qiqi.

 Chapter 119

    Liu Zhongtian... he better take the initiative to send the beauty over. All these couldn¡¯t be med on the Emperor for being heartless, for his heart was really pining too much for Wei Qiqi, who was filled with spirituality.

    Concubine Hanyu only had thoughts of meeting with Liu Zhongtian, cing no attention on anything else. She was trapped by love, carrying expectations in her heart as she walked softly towards Qiqi¡¯s side. However, her infatuated eyes were looking at Liu Zhongtian. He was still so cool, suave and well built. Hanyu couldn¡¯t wait to fall into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace and snug herselffortably in the arms of her beloved man.

    He really was a cunning Emperor, using Hanyu¡¯s ignorance to bring himself closer. Previously, Liu Zhongtian was almost killed by the Emperor because of Hanyu. However, this time he took the initiative to send Hanyu to himself. The Emperor¡¯s purpose was clear. A pity, when Liu Zhongtian went to the borders, he had already given up on Hanyu. What¡¯s more now when he has Wei Qiqi by his side.

    "Lady Concubine?" Qiqi saw Concubine Hanyu and felt fury in her heart. This was the Duke¡¯s old me. Liu Zhongtian really was well acquainted with the cupid. Hanyu on his left, Ning Yun-er on his right, along with the modern world Wei Qiqi. Grief ¨C she thought that she was very unique, yet she wasn¡¯t anything but a woman only.

    Now, no matter how unwilling Wei Qiqi was, she was still fighting for a man with other ancient era woman. In the end she might even share a man with them.

    "General Qi is drunk."Hanyu looked in shock at the woman whose cheeks were flushed due to alcohol.

    "Who says that I¡¯m drunk? I¡¯m not drunk!" Qiqi wanted to stand up, but nearly fall down due to giddiness. Liu Zhongtian hurriedly stretched his hand to support her. At this moment, Hanyu also happened to extend her hand to support Qiqi. Two people¡¯s hands coincidentally touched each other. Concubine Hanyu¡¯s cheeks flushed instantly. She kept her hand shyly.

    That minute detail fell into Qiqi¡¯s blurry vision. She knew that it was an idental touch, but still felt extremely sad and disappointed in her heart. She wanted to cry but there were no tears.

    Liu Zhongtian hugged Qiqi and sat down. He was still worried for her and his hand continued to hold onto hers. His facial expression didn¡¯t change, as if he had no feelings. On the other hand, Hanyu was feeling fl.u.s.tered, her eyes kept gazing at Liu Zhongtian. This caused the drunk Qiqi to be even more furious.

    Wei Qiqi shook free of Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands and stood up while stumbling. Wasn¡¯t this the Great Han pce? Were all these important officials? After traveling through time, she opened her eyes to the big world. Originally she should be feeling happy to see so many people and things other people couldn¡¯t see. However she was not happy at all. She was even feeling sad. She wasn¡¯t willing toe here, yet she came here. This irksome Emperor, irksome Duke, irksome Hanyu, and all those officials waiting to see a show...

    Wei Qiqi suddenly felt extremely lonely. The Duke who originally loved her wholeheartedly was going to have a change of heart. An undying and devoted love was not possible to have. Her support, her love, was going to be shared with someone else.

    Seeing Wei Qiqi stand up and have a pa.s.sive look, Liu Zhongtian felt somewhat embarra.s.sed. He wanted to extend his hand to pull Wei Qiqi, hoping she could sit down. She was really drunk, yet she didn¡¯t realise it.

    Qiqi lightly smiled. Her thin fingers yfully ran through the back of Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands. That kind of temptation caused Liu Zhongtian to feel somewhat lost. His hands involuntarily released. Qiqi instantly shook free of his grip and nearly fell onto the ground. Qiqi covered her mouth and smiled, her steps taking her away from Liu Zhongtian.

    On the surface, Qiqi was all smiles, however her heart was feeling furious with the Great Han, with the heartless Duke. He stole her heart, yet he still wanted other wives and concubines. Was Wei Qiqi considered his wife or concubine? Was there a difference between the two?

    Didn¡¯t Liu Zhongtian say before that if Wei Qiqi stayed in the pce, he was going to kill her with one sword? She was going to see whether such a tyrannical Duke was going to be so merciless.

    Wei Qiqi b.u.mped into a female dancer who was ying the pipa. She turned her head around and smiled. She extended her hand and grabbed the pipa. Qiqi hugged the pipa and started walking in steps. That lithe figure and long dress caused her to look extremely dazzling. The crowd was stunned. Wei Qiqi¡¯s fingers started strumming the pipa. A song started to flow out of Qiqi¡¯s mouth. The symphony from the pipa apanied Qiqi¡¯s cheery voice to stun the whole crowd.

    It is a boring thing to be devoted.

    Having emptiness in vision is fine too.

    This life is not finished, yet it is okay to have nothing.

    Only wanting to have a life of freedom.

    When awake smile at people.

    When in a dream forget about everything.

    Sigh at the earlying of the night.

    The next life is hard to predict.

    The score of love and hatred are all settled.

    Facing the wine as song, I only wish to be happy till old age.

    No matter how cold the wind is don¡¯t run from it.

    No matter how pretty the flower is there is no want for it.

    I can float away as I like.

    The higher the sky the smaller the heart.

    Don¡¯t ask about the cycle of cause and results.

    Alone I fall in drunkenness.

    Today I cry, tomorrow I smile

    Not seeking for anyone¡¯s understanding.

    A life of pride.

    Singing the song and dancing to the beat.

    The night is long so I have the time to look for happiness.

    The more Wei Qiqi sang, the more she felt like she returned to the modern society, with her loving grandfather, telling him everything about her sorrows and thoughts, as well as theplicated love she had for the Duke. Who was it that opened the door to her heart and at the same time viciously hurt her. Wei Qiqi carried a smile, yet her eyes were full of tears. The tears involuntarily dropped. Looks like the Duke¡¯s manor was not a ce to stay for long, the Duke was not a person to spend the rest of her life with.

    The Emperor was mesmerized. He pinched his chin and surveyed Wei Qiqi, who was carrying a smile and her eyes glittering. Her fingers were strumming the instrument, her long skirt dragging on the floor and she looked cheery and lively. No wonder Liu Zhongtian would stop him at all cost in the lights tower. She really was a beauty who was unparalleled and touching to the heart. That song was sung with a feeling of freedom. Facing the wine like a song and being happy till old.

    The Emperor couldn¡¯t control himself and stood up. How could there be such a mesmerizing woman like Wei Qiqi in this world? He looked at the beautiful Wei Qiqi. His own imperial edict actually gifted to Liu Zhongtian a unique woman instead of an ugly woman. This was really too ridiculous.

    If he could obtain this woman, his harem would have a source of constion. It would not be like now, boring and irritating, with all the jealous women vying for attention. The woman that the Emperor had been yearning for was right in front of him. However she was Liu Zhongtian¡¯s concubine. It really was fate ying a cruel hand on him.

    Xiaoyuzi quickly pulled the Emperor¡¯s sleeves. Why was the Emperor losing himself so easily?

    "Why are you always pulling me?" The Emperor spoke furiously in a low voice.

    "Your Majesty, don¡¯t be anxious. Wei Qiqi is already conferred a general t.i.tle. She has her own manor. She¡¯s already in the bag. Now that all the officials are looking, you cannot be anxious under their vignce!"

    "However..." The Emperor looked at Wei Qiqi with infatuation, "Could I really let such a beauty leave with the Third Duke? I want to keep her!"

    "Your Majesty, this servant has a way to make her stay!" Xiaoyuzi stealthily went close to the Emperor¡¯s ears. When the Emperor heard what Xiaoyuzi said, he revealed a smile instantly. This eunuch was smart. The Emperor nodded his head repeatedly. Xiaoyuzi then quickly left.

    Wei Qiqi felt that her whole world was spinning. The strong liquor caused her to be unable to support herself. Liu Zhongtian sat there stumped, he was mesmerized by her voice as well. The voice suddenly stopped and the pipa fell from Wei Qiqi¡¯s hands. Her fingers were on her forehead and she slowly copsed. Liu Zhongtian jumped out and quickly grabbed onto the falling Wei Qiqi. He then turned around and faced the Emperor.

    "Your Majesty, Qiqi doesn¡¯t know the rules. She is drunk. I¡¯ll immediately bring her back..." Liu Zhongtian looked at the Emperor, feeling that the Emperor seemed to be very nervous about Wei Qiqi. He involuntarily held tighter onto Qiqi.

    The Emperor looked at Wei Qiqi in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace, who had a perfect face and watery eyes, and felt lost. Could he then watch Liu Zhongtian take away Wei Qiqi just like that?

    The officials were all looking at the Emperor weirdly. Why did he act as if he didn¡¯t hear what the Third Duke said? He seemed to have lost his soul.

    "This..." The Emperor was frantic. Why did this d.a.m.ned Xiaoyuzi note back yet? Liu Zhongtian was about to bring Wei Qiqi away, what was he dallying for?

    Just when the Emperor was feeling anxious, Xiaoyuzi came rushing forward. He breathlessly annouced, "The Dowager has orders. Third Royal Concubine is well versed with many talents, hence she is favored by the Dowager. She specially instructed this servant to report to the Emperor to ask the Third Royal Concubine to stay and relieve the boredom of the Dowager for a few days!"

    The Emperor immediately revealed a smile. Looking at Liu Zhongtian¡¯s ugly expression, he was happy. He wanted to see how Liu Zhongtian was going to bring away Wei Qiqi. Since she had came, then don¡¯t think of bringing her back.

    "Since the Dowager has spoken, then let the Third Royal Concubine stay here in the pce for awhile!"

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi in his embrace. Looks like things had developed to a state where it couldn¡¯t be reversed. This was out of Liu Zhongtian¡¯s control. He didn¡¯t think that the Emperor would actually bring out the Dowager. The Dowager must have listened to the persuasion of the eunuch and decided to keep Wei Qiqi. If not, the Dowager being in the back pce wouldn¡¯t have known of Wei Qiqi¡¯s multi-talents.

    This time, staying in the pce, the Emperor would definitely not let Wei Qiqi off. Who doesn¡¯t love such a beauty? She was not only the second Hanyu, she had deeplytched onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart. Liu Zhongtian gently caressed Qiqi¡¯s cheeks. Maybe in a few days time, Wei Qiqi would be the Emperor¡¯s woman. Could he really kill her with one sword?

    Liu Zhongtian looked at the Emperor furiously. Why must you force me to this extent? Wei Qiqi and Hanyu were different. One wasn¡¯t married, while the other was. If she was taken by the Emperor, as a man, he couldn¡¯t endure that. He could either kill Wei Qiqi, or revolt...

    Revolt? Since Liu Zhongtian gave up the throne back then, he didn¡¯t have thoughts of revolting. The Emperor was only pitting against Liu Zhongtian, yet he was not a useless ruler who didn¡¯t care about the governmental affairs. How could Liu Zhongtian rebel against the Emperor? Could it be just for only a woman?

    However... to kill Wei Qiqi? How could Liu Zhongtian bear to do it?

    "Bring the Third Royal Concubine to the Dowager¡¯s pce!" The Emperor avoided Liu Zhongtian¡¯s cold gaze.

    "Qiqi is drunk, so she may speak nonsense. Furthermore she knows martial arts. If she injures the Dowager in her drunk state, I cannot bear such a consequence. Please report to the Dowager that tomorrow I¡¯ll bring Qiqi to the Dowager¡¯s pce to pay our respects!"

    The Emperor¡¯s sharp gaze swept over again, pitting against Liu Zhongtian¡¯s furious gaze. The two men seemed to have dered war without speaking it out.

 Chapter 120

    Liu Zhongtian hugged onto Wei Qiqi. His heart was full of fury. Even if the Dowager wanted to see Qiqi, one night wouldn¡¯t make a difference. Could the Emperor demand for the drunk Qiqi to enter the Dowager¡¯s pce in front of all these officials?

    "This..." Xiaoyuzi couldn¡¯t find a way to refute it. In actuality he didn¡¯t go to the Dowager. He only wanted to find an excuse to bring Wei Qiqi to the Emperor¡¯s side and relieve the Emperor of his desires and thoughts.

    General Chi thought that the announcement was real, hence he stood up righteously. He tried to resolve Liu Zhongtian¡¯s difficulties, "What the Third Duke said has reason. General Qi¡¯s martial arts are powerful. When drunk, she may lose herself and really hurt the Dowager. That will be troublesome. May Your Majesty think twice."

    The officials also thought so and nodded their heads in agreement. The Emperor clenched his fists and stared angrily at those officials. They really were a bunch of busybodies. How could they know what he was thinking.

    "Then... alright!"

    The Emperor waved his sleeves in anger. His heart felt all kinds of reluctance, however he was helpless as well. He could only indicate for Liu Zhongtian to leave.

    The Emperor believed that he was not a lecher. He was busy day in and out with governmental affairs. asionally he would sit in the pavilion in the imperial garden to drink tea by himself. Within the pce, there wasn¡¯t a concubine which he thirsted for intensely. Neither was there a concubine who could make him pine for her so much.

    Ever since he saw that blue-clothed woman in the imperial garden, he found it hard to sleep or eat. He didn¡¯t think that she was actually the Third Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine.

    Furthermore he was the one who gave the edict to gift the marriage.

    The Emperor was suddenly very envious of Liu Zhongtian. Liu Zhongtian lost the empire but obtained the beauty. For the Emperor, he might have obtained the empire, yet he didn¡¯t have a woman he loved. On his side were all those ordinary women who l.u.s.ted after fame and fortune, yet they couldn¡¯t disce the frustrations he had in his heart.

    In the beginning, he ¡¯kidnapped¡¯ Hanyu to deal a blow to Liu Zhongtian. Today he wanted Wei Qiqi purely due to his own innate desires. He was the ruler of the Great Han empire, was it so hard to want a woman? Why couldn¡¯t he sit on the throne and embrace a beauty at the same time?

    The Emperor could only watch as Liu Zhongtian brought Wei Qiqi away. Looks like it would be difficult to get Wei Qiqi to enter the pce through proper channels. The only solution was to seek help from the Empress Dowager. He might as well let the Dowager make her pick. He wanted that woman solely. The Dowager could create a chance for him, to forever let Wei Qiqi stay in the Great Han pce. He wanted to keep her in the deep pce.

    Liu Zhongtian hurriedly left the imperial garden. The night was extremely quiet, however his heart was unable to calm down. The Emperor¡¯s gaze and expression kept swimming in his head and he was unable to shake it off.

    Liu Zhongtian brought Wei Qiqi and returned to the Duke¡¯s manor. Ning Yun-er quickly went to receive them at the main door. Ever since Liu Zhongtian promised her at the pavilion, Ning Yun-er was happy for the whole day. When she thought about the scene of her getting married, as long as she was married to the Duke, she was willing to do anything.

    Ning Yun-er was full of smiles and was just about to open her mouth when Liu Zhongtian appeared with Wei Qiqi in his arms. She instantly felt something sour in her heart. Why was this woman so adept at this, must she stick herself closely to the Duke¡¯s embrace?

    Liu Zhongtian no longer had the mood to bother about other people. Wei Qiqi nearly couldn¡¯t make it back from today¡¯s pce visit. What should he do tomorrow? If the Dowager really invited, then Qiqi must enter the pce. When that timees, he really had no solution anymore.

    The butler, Xiaotao and other maidservants saw that the Duke¡¯s expression was extremely ugly. n.o.body dared to make any sound. Ning Yun-er had something to say, but when she came in contact with the Duke¡¯s cold gaze, she also shutted up immediately and stood at one side. Liu Zhongtian looked like he wanted to kill someone as he walked in big steps into the backyard and entered his own room. He furiously closed the door.

    Wei Qiqiid downfortably on the bed. The heat from the drinking caused her to be restless. Her hands unknowingly tugged at her clothes. Liu Zhongtian gently unb.u.t.toned Qiqi¡¯s clothes, revealing the white neck and the vaguely present b.r.e.a.s.t.s. This caused Liu Zhongtian to feel a ragged breathing. His l.u.s.tful feelings also rose up.

    What was this woman, to actually be so tempting? Could she be a demon sent to torture Liu Zhongtian? Every inch of her skin and flesh was exuding temptation, setting his inner heart aze. Her ident.i.ty and background was unclear and she mysteriously appeared on the Great Han battlefield. Her face was extremely ugly and her movements were weird. It was only at that fateful night did she became a beauty, as if she had been cursed. Any man that saw her was destined to be subdued to her.

    When Liu Zhongtian¡¯s fingers touched Wei Qiqi¡¯s soft b.r.e.a.s.t.s, he instantly felt like he lost control. He stood up and retreated. He felt like the Emperor was spying on him. When he thought of tomorrow or the near future, that Wei Qiqi would be lying on his Emperor-Brother¡¯s bed and revealing her soft b.r.e.a.s.t.s, he could imagine how tempted the Great Han Emperor would be.

    Liu Zhongtian furiously took out his sword, the tip of the sword pointing at Wei Qiqi¡¯s chest. As long as he strikes out, he could end this woman¡¯s life, ending this demoness¡¯ enticement and she would never tempt men again.

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s chubby and cute look surfaced in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s mind. After the fish-oil bomb exploded, that soot-ck face, the defiant look, the stubborn temper etc. She really was an innocent girl, but she was born with a mesmerizing face and tempting body. Did she deserve death for that? Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hands were trembling, he was hesitant at this moment.

    However, he thought about the Sixth Duke Liu Xuanji. In order to obtain Qiqi, even though he never coerced women, he actually used the drug on her. Furthermore, his brother as the Emperor, to obtain Qiqi, he actually conferred on her a Second-Grade official t.i.tle. He set up a banquet to uncover her face cloth. All were for this woman.

    He might not be the only man to entangle with Wei Qiqi on the bed. When he thought about how that lithe figure would be receiving the love of other men, Liu Zhongtian shut both of his eyes. He exerted strength in his hands and viciously stabbed down.

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s body was on fire. She subconsciously ripped her chest clothing open. Feeling extremely thirsty, she opened her eyes with difficulty. Yet she saw a bright sword shing past her eyes. Wei Qiqi felt shocked in her heart and she woke up from her drunken stupor. She opened her eyes wide, looking at Liu Zhongtian in shock.

    The tip of the sword pierced Qiqi¡¯s skin. A small red spot appeared on the snow white soft b.r.e.a.s.t.s. As long as Liu Zhongtian exerted a little bit more force on the sword, Wei Qiqi would be disfigured or even lose her life. Qiqi looked at the man in front of her. He actually wanted to kill her. The man who once entangled with her had now be so cold-blooded and had no sense of pity.

    The love between a modern person and an ancient era person was disjointed. One couldn¡¯t amodate the other. Since he wanted to kill, thene on.

    Qiqi heaved her chest forward and closed her eyes in despair.

    Liu Zhongtian saw Wei Qiqi¡¯s look of despair. At this time this temptress only sought for death. That expression caused his heart to feel torment. He threw down the sword bitterly and hugged Qiqi.

    "This Duke should have killed you with one sword, why? Why can¡¯t I do it!"

    His fingers lightly caressed the blood spot on Qiqi¡¯s chest. That small wound appeared exceptionally striking in contrast with the snow white skin. He had hurt her, he had hurt the woman he loved, to leave behind a scar on the wless skin.

    "Today, if you don¡¯t kill me, you¡¯ll regret it in the future!" Wei Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian coldly. Why didn¡¯t he pierce down with that sword. With that one sword, Wei Qiqi could give up seeing the Great Han forever. She would no longer need to worry about those ancient formalities, no longer suffering from the fact that Third Duke was going to take in a concubine. She would no longer be hurt by the man who stole her heart.

    "This Duke can¡¯t kill you!" Liu Zhongtian pinched Qiqi¡¯s cheeks. "Tomorrow the Emperor will definitely call you into the pce and show favour on you. If I want to keep you, I¡¯ll have to rebel. However if I do that, Great Han will suffer. For such a temptress like yourself, this Duke will be the eternal sinner of Great Han!"

    "Rebel? Wei Qiqi is only a woman. Why must the Duke spend so much effort? Isn¡¯t it better if I enter the pce? You can choose any concubine you want, or you can just divorce me and let your new ytoy Ning Yun-er be your Royal Concubine. I can also stay in the Great Han pce and enjoy those abundant wealth that people are envious of!"

    Wei Qiqi smiled lightly. She was Wei Qiqi, not any man¡¯s ything. To let Qiqi be willing, it must be a foundation of love, a unique love, a love with both sides respecting each other, no matter the Emperor, Duke or anymon person.

    "You this... phndering woman that¡¯s born with a tempting look. This Duke shouldn¡¯t have saved you in the desert... you tempted me and let me be mesmerized with you, yet at this time you want to jump into the embrace of other men."

    Qiqi suddenlyughed, "Jumping into the embrace of other men? Doesn¡¯t the Duke want to take in a concubine and hug other women too? What difference is there between us!"

    "You are actuallyparing yourself with this Duke, you are just a woman..."

    Liu Zhongtian furiously pinched Qiqi¡¯s chin and exerted force. His eyes were sharp. When facing the sharp-tongued Wei Qiqi he always lost his emotions. Why was this woman so hard to handle? Her thinking was weird. Maybe it was because of this that she was even more mesmerizing.

    Wei Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian coldly, "Yes, I¡¯m a woman, but I¡¯m not your essory. I can choose what I like and leave the things that I hate, for example, you!"

    "Leave this Duke, hate me?" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s anger in his heart was unable to be described. "Then you should hate this Duke forever..."

    Liu Zhongtian carried Wei Qiqi onto the bed and pressed onto her. His lips went to Qiqi¡¯s cheeks. However the smile on Wei Qiqi¡¯s face became denser, mixed within it was helplessness and sadness. She was no longer resisting, only silently closing her eyes. She seemed to be waiting for a beast to arrive.

    "d.a.m.nit!" Liu Zhongtian was hurt by Qiqi¡¯s expression. He lifted his head, lightly caressed Qiqi¡¯s hair and kissed it. He furiously stood up, picked up his sword and hurriedly left the room.

    That night, Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t return. He kept sitting at the pavilion in the garden, feeling extremely bothered. The night sky stood in contrast with his negative thoughts. He sat there for the whole night...

 Chapter 121

    Liu Zhongtian gazed at the clouds in the east and knew that dawn was already here. The matter that couldn¡¯t be blocked was arriving. He walked briskly towards his own room and anxiously pushed open the door. The person on the bed seemed to be sleeping soundly, worrying about nothing unlike Liu Zhongtian. She really was a woman who loved to sleep. Liu Zhongtian hung the sword on the wall and walked softly to Qiqi¡¯s side.

    Even though Wei Qiqi was a beauty, her sleeping posture was very ungraceful. One of her legs was pressing on the mattress, the other on the side of the bed. Her lips were pouting. Who knew whether she was still angry even while dreaming.

    Liu Zhongtian sat on the bed. A wave of sleepiness. .h.i.t him. Heid down on the bedside and tiredly closed his eyes. Not waiting for him to enter dreand, knocking sounds could be heard from outside the door.

    "Duke, people from the pce are here!"

    People from the pce? Liu Zhongtian sat up in a jerk. Wei Qiqi at the side hugged his waist, her mouth mumbling something.

    Liu Zhongtian pulled Qiqi¡¯s hands away. He looked at her with irritation. As the Great Han¡¯s Duke, he was unable to stop other men from l.u.s.ting after his woman. Must he really see Wei Qiqi get ¡¯kidnapped¡¯ by other people with Wife eyes?

    Liu Zhongtian pushed open the door. There were four in-clothed pce maids standing in the main hall. They really were from the Dowager¡¯s pce. Looks like the Dowager had stood on the side of the Emperor. The pce maids were all drooping their heads. One of them spoke softly, "Duke, the Dowager has called us to bring the Royal Concubine into the pce. She may be required to stay a few days."

    Liu Zhongtian understood immediately. What muste wille. He didn¡¯t speak a single word, silently walked into the room and furiously closed the door. The Emperor had begun this tug-of-war. He wanted to bring Qiqi out of Liu Zhongtian¡¯s area of influence. As long as she entered the pce, it would be easier for the Emperor to obtain Wei Qiqi.

    Liu Zhongtian walked to the front of the bed. Qiqi seemed to have woken up. She gave Liu Zhongtian a cold stare. When she saw the Duke¡¯s look of reluctance and pity, she immediately turned her face away. He really was an unpredictable Duke. Yesterday night he wanted to kill her with a sword, yet today he was so gentle. Which one was the real Liu Zhongtian?

    "Get up, the Dowager is summoning you into the pce!"

    "Dowager?" Qiqi quickly sat up. Why could she not remember this issue? Yesterday, she was drunk, then she went to the imperial garden. What did she do? Sing... Qiqi covered her mouth and looked at Liu Zhongtian in shock, "Why is the Dowager summoning me into the pce?"

    "Yesterday you sang and yed the pipa, mesmerizing the Emperor even more. He probably made use of the Dowager¡¯s name to summon you into the pce!"

    "The Emperor!" Qiqi bit her fingers and jumped down the bed. She frantically pulled her clothes, "I¡¯m not going!"

    "Now then you say that you aren¡¯t going. You shouldn¡¯t have made such amotion in the imperial garden yesterday. There were countless men that fell for you and lost their souls. If I didn¡¯t insistst night, you would¡¯ve been trapped in the pce."

    "I don¡¯t remember." Qiqi really forgot.

    "The Great Han Emperor is now drumming the banner of the Dowager. Even if this Duke wants to help you, he¡¯s helpless. You can go and search for your fortune. However don¡¯t let this Duke see you flirting with the Emperor in the pce, else I might not be able to control myself and really kill you with one sword!"

    "Duke!" Wei Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian furiously. Flirting with the Emperor? How could he look down on Wei Qiqi? His Hanyu could be humiliated and be the Emperor¡¯s, however Wei Qiqi couldn¡¯t. Liu Zhongtian was such a tyrannical Duke. Apart from knowing his own pride, did he have Wei Qiqi in his heart?

    "Qiqi..." Even though Liu Zhongtian spoke in that manner, he still couldn¡¯t control it and hugged Qiqi, kissing her cheeks gently, "The Emperor is forcing me, who knows how long can I endure this? Remember my words, you are my woman. If you really follow the Emperor, you are forcing me to act."

    "You still have Ning Yun-er, why hang on to the old when you have a new one? You aren¡¯t a man who will be lonely. You can hug women on your left and right and have three to four wives. I¡¯m considered nothing, just a woman whom you¡¯ve slept with!" Qiqi pushed Liu Zhongtian aside, her face was pale white. She walked to the door and pushed it open.

    Liu Zhongtian was speechless. Qiqi¡¯s words were so mncholic that they pieced his heart. Maybe if Liu Zhongtian could really find someone new and forget the old, he could find release. However with his current state, he was extremely reluctant. Hence no matter what, Liu Zhongtian must enter the pce and see the Dowager. If the Emperor wanted to upy Wei Qiqi by force, he must pay the price with blood.

    For the sake of the Great Han empire and themon people, Liu Zhongtian could give up the throne. Could he also give up a beauty for the sake of the Emperor¡¯s desires? However, Wei Qiqi was more than just a beauty to Liu Zhongtian...

    Wei Qiqi walked out of the room. The pce maids were all looking in shock at her. They faced each other. How could this Royal Concubine dress up like this? A weird ponytail, a short top, a pair of pants that only men would wear. Her waist hung a silk belt and her face didn¡¯t have makeup. However she still looked cute.

    "Let¡¯s go!" Qiqi pulled over the bicycle and happily whistled. The pce maids were scared till they didn¡¯t dare to make a sound. They followed behind Qiqi while keeping to themselves.

    Liu Zhongtian walked out in irritation. When he saw Qiqi¡¯s dress-up he was shocked. He originally thought that she would dress up nicely and be even more tempting. However Qiqi dressed up just like a man. Who knew what kind of expression the Emperor and Dowager would make upon seeing Wei Qiqi¡¯s manner? He was bothered, but at the same time he couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud.

    "Duke!" Qiqi rode the bicycle and rushed to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s front. She bent her body forward and nted a kiss on Liu Zhongtian¡¯s cheeks. At that moment, Liu Zhongtian saw the sadness in Qiqi¡¯s eyes. However that grief onlysted for a while before disappearing. When she turned around towards the pce maid, her face was full of aical smile.

    "Let us set off!" Qiqi pressed her leg down and the bicycle rushed towards the front yard.

    "Royal Concubine, wait!" The pce maids all started running in order to catch up.

    Liu Zhongtian looked thoughtfully at Qiqi¡¯s back. Who knew what kind of scene Wei Qiqi would make upon entering the pce? She could do whatever she wanted in the Duke¡¯s manor, however could she do that in the pce? What would the Dowager think?

    He subconsciously touched his face. That kiss just now was not in the presence of anybody. Qiqi only followed her own thoughts to do every single thing. And that expression before leaving... she was actually not happy. Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart tightened. He was feeling even more reluctant for Qiqi to leave his side.

    Liu Zhongtian returned to his room and changed up. Today he must enter the pce and look for the Dowager to hear hints about her stance. If the Dowager really allows the Emperor to do whatever he pleases, then Liu Zhongtian would forsake brotherly ties. However if Qiqi was the one who took the initiative to throw herself into the Emperor¡¯s embrace and follow him, then Liu Zhongtian would have nothing to say.

    The people in the pce all knew that Wei Qiqi was under the orders of the Emperor to enter the pce. n.o.body was willing to offend her. Wei Qiqi rode the bicycle all the way without restrictions. She shot towards the pce, quickly went through the pa.s.sageways and barged into the pce¡¯s imperial garden.

    At this moment, there was a woman dressed in purple silk robe, with golden hairpins and jade essories. Under the apaniment of the consorts, she was admiring the blooming flowers in the imperial garden. That woman was well-dressed invish items. One look and people would know that she was someone important.

    Suddenly there was amotion, causing that woman to frown. She set her sights far and saw Wei Qiqi rushing in. Her face lost colour instantly. Why was there a crazy and weird womaning into the pce?

    Wei Qiqi nced at that woman and the corner of her lips curled. She didn¡¯t bother about that woman at all. The bicycle kept going forward, crushing many chrysanthemum flowers in the process. There were wind sounds roaring wherever the bicycle went through. Qiqiughed without restraints, having a look of an evildoer. Asking her to enter the pce? That was akin to asking the Lord of h.e.l.l toe!

    "Who... who is that?" That silk-robed woman pointed at Qiqi and hollered in anger. All the consorts lost the colour in their faces. Who knew when such a.s.s entered? This was the pce, and she¡¯s simply not holding anybody in regard, preposterous!

    A pce maid who was chasing after Qiqi from behind heard that woman¡¯s shout. Drenched in sweat, she immediately ran out and knelt on the floor, "Reporting to Your Highness, that is Third Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine, Wei Qiqi. The Dowager has sent for her."

    "What? Third Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine, that is... a woman? How can she be like this, quickly bring her over!"

    So thisvishly-dressed woman was the Great Han Emperor¡¯s official wife. She was the head of the harem. Everyday, consorts would heap praises on her. asionally she would bring them to admire the flowers to pa.s.s the time. However, today she unexpectedly met Wei Qiqi who barged in.

    "Yes, Your Highness!" The pce maid responded and quickly turned around to chase after Wei Qiqi.

    The pce maid caught up with Wei Qiqi with much difficulty. She was so tired till she nearly copsed. She said breathlessly, "Royal Concubine, the Empress wants to see you!"

    "The Empress?" Qiqi touched her ponytail. The Great Han Emperor¡¯s official wife. Heh, she must go take a look. Who knew whether she was living a good life, sharing a husband with so many women.

    Qiqi turned the bicycle around and rushed to the Empress¡¯ front. The bicycle creaked as it stopped in front of the Empress. The Empress was shocked till she nearly screamed. She retreated repeatedly.

    "You are the Empress?" Qiqi¡¯s big eyes surveyed the Empress from head to toe. The Emperor¡¯s official wife, apart from being well-dressed, her looks were pa.s.sable. Her face didn¡¯t have a trace of anger, one look and she knew that the Empress was a woman who went by the book inflexibly.

    The Empress and fellow consorts were stunned by the shocking beauty and spirituality she possessed. How could this weird Royal Concubine have such stunning looks. A consort behind the Empress suddenly shouted in a loud voice.

    "How dare you Third Royal Concubine, not paying respects after you¡¯ve seen Her Highness!"

    "Pay my respects?" Wei Qiqi shed a smile while on the bicycle. She quickly came down andically gave a bow, "Third Royal Concubine Wei Qiqi pays her respects to Your Highness!"

 Chapter 122

    "Wei Qiqi, isn¡¯t that the female Protector-General? Why is she such a.s.s..." The Empress scanned Wei Qiqi. The Emperor was ridiculous, how could he confer a Second-Grade General position to this woman? She behaves arrogantly, her clothing seems weird and her expression wasical. One look and the Empress found Wei Qiqi a rebellious citizen (TL: direct trantion).

    "Yes, I¡¯m General Qi, now going to visit the Dowager and relieve her of boredom!" Qiqi smiled lightly. The bicycle turned and one flower broke into pieces underneath the tire. Qiqi purposely screamed, "Ah! Such a pity, it died! I¡¯m sorry about it!"

    The Empress opened her mouth wide. Without waiting for her to lecture, Wei Qiqi disappeared like the wind, infuriating the Empress till she couldn¡¯t speak. This was the suave Third Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine? She was such an unruly woman!

    "The Third Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine?"

    "The Third Duke is so handsome, how could he marry such an unruly woman. Look at the way she dresses, how is she a woman?"

    "But she¡¯s a beauty!"

    "Why did the Dowager ask her toe, who knows if the Dowager can ept this woman? She really knows how to cause havoc! Look at the garden, the ces she went through are all destroyed!"

    "She¡¯s very cute..."

    The Empress heard the discussion amongst the consorts and furiously broke up their gossips, "I want to go back. Such a disappointing day." After speaking she furiously walked back. The fellow consorts didn¡¯t dare to make a sound and silently followed behind the Empress. Each of them drooped their heads, not knowing which of their words had offended the Empress.

    The pce maids were worried about Qiqi scaring the Dowager, hence they asked Qiqi to put the bicycle outside of the residence. One of the maids ran in to report. Wei Qiqi frowned and was bored, hence she took a walk. In her boredom, she identally discovered a thing which caught her attention.

    Among the flower pots within the residence, there was an unique flower. Within the lush green flower stalk, there was a flower that had blue within the white, and pink within the white. It was an individual stalk that was extremely alluring. It was not possible to see such a flower in the modern world.

    Qiqi observed in detail and wondered if this was the Dowager¡¯s favorite. Seeing how this flower was so carefully taken care of, a lot of effort must be put in. One look and she knew that it was a rare treasure.

    "Third Royal Concubine, the Dowager summons you!" A pce maid walked out and called for Wei Qiqi who was lost in her thoughts.

    "Oh, I¡¯lle immediately!" Qiqi smiled mysteriously and ran inside quickly.

    The ce where the Great Han Empress stayed in was not bad. Qiqi looked left and right. She turned around and saw that within the morous hall, there was an olddy who looked rich and proper sitting there. She was wearing a deep blue silk robe and had a phoenix crown on her head. The rings on her fingers were humongous. Qiqi recalled that she seemed to have seen such rings in the museum. With such a long history, those rings must have cost a fortune.

    "You are the Third Royal Concubine Wei Qiqi?" The Dowager¡¯s voice was low. It was filled with contempt. Why would this woman have such great allure?

    QIqi immediately stood in position and did a bow, "Qiqi pays her respects to the Dowager!"

    "Didn¡¯t Zhongtian teach you pce formalities? Is paying respects supposed to be like that?" The Dowager¡¯s voice was full of displeasure.

    She really was a picky olddy. Qiqi liked bowing this way, could she care? Qiqi paid respects to give Liu Zhongtian face, if not she wouldn¡¯t even bow and might even do something more careless.

    The Empress Dowager looked at Wei Qiqi carefully and involuntarily frowned, "What are you wearing, and your head. How do you look like a Royal Concubine? You make me feel shock!"

    Wei Qiqi looked at her body and then touched her head, "Oh, I think it is very good!"

    "Come closer, let me look at your face!" The Dowager really wanted to know why did the Emperor like such an unruly woman that didn¡¯t abide by the rules.

    "Oh!" Wei Qiqi walked to the Dowager¡¯s front and sized up this old granny. She then realized this Dowager had a lot of makeup on, but it was still unable to hide the vestiges of old age.

    The Dowager extended her hand and lightly touched Qiqi¡¯s cheeks. Qiqi subconsciously evaded. Why did this old granny resort to touching?

    "You are definitely a beauty. This small face has red radiating within the white. Even I like it upon seeing it, no wonder the Emperor is so smitten by it."

    The Dowager sighed softly, "I¡¯m put in a difficult position, however I mustfort the Emperor¡¯s heart. In order to let him govern the country well, I can only let Zhongtian to be sad."

    Qiqi understood the Dowager¡¯s intentions. Looks like the Duke had guessed correctly. The Dowager was helping the Emperor to steal the Third Duke¡¯s Royal Concubine. This old granny was really biased, why must she help the Emperor to deal with the Third Duke?

    "You should just stay in the pce to apany me and don¡¯t leave anymore. I will naturally give the Third Duke an exnation. The beauties in the world doesn¡¯t consist of only you Wei Qiqi. As long as I give him thirty to fifty beauties for him to choose, he¡¯ll naturally forget about you."

    "Qiqi doesn¡¯t understand the Dowager¡¯s words!"

    Wei Qiqi was somewhat furious. The olddycked morals. She should just be tant about kidnapping Qiqi. She still wanted to give Liu Zhongtian thirty to fifty beauties. When Qiqi thought about that scenario, she was jealous to death. Liu Zhongtian was not allowed to have any other women and could only have Wei Qiqi. If the old granny really dared to send Third Duke those women, Wei Qiqi would cause havoc and chaos in the entire pce.

    "The past few days, the Emperor has pined for you so much that he lost his sleep and appet.i.te. When I thought about it, it was strange. For so many years, the Emperor had only thought about the country and never about women. This time around, his heart was really moved."

    The Dowager pulled Qiqi to her side, "Onlyter did I realise that the Emperor is in love with Zhongtian¡¯s Royal Concubine. This is ridiculous, but I really can¡¯t bear to see the Emperor suffer so much and be so depressed. For the Great Han empire, for the society and country, I can only let Zhongtian be humiliated."

    To humiliate Liu Zhongtian, this Dowager was a really selfish old granny. Could Liu Zhongtian be the only one who was humiliated? She spoke as if Qiqi was just an essory, to be liked and given to any person at will. The ancient era women were really pitiful, however Wei Qiqi was not one of them. Who was she? She was the Wei¡¯s Group¡¯s inheritor, the big sister in Xuande.

    This despicable feudalistic society and the shameless feudalistic thinking had caused many poor and pitiful women to never experience love and live in misery.

    "Your Highness, there is no love here. The Emperor can only keep my body but not my heart!" QIqi spoke straightforwardly.

    The Dowager was shocked. How could this woman speak such treason and heresy, love? She was not shy saying this? How could a woman have the right to speak about love?

    "The Emperor is really moved this time. I don¡¯t care whether you like it or not, you have to stay in the pce to serve the Emperor. The women in the pce can only submit, they do not have the right to speak about feelings and love!"

    "Old feudalistic thinking!"

    "What did you say?" The Dowager looked at Wei Qiqi furiously, "Treason and heresy. Bring the formality teacher here and teach her about formalities. Today, teach her how to serve the Emperor and be a good woman of servitude in the pce!"

    The Dowager turned around. Supported by a pce maid at the side, she stood up and walked towards the screen cover at the back.

    "Serve the Emperor?" Qiqi opened her eyes wide. She was just about to walk out when she heard the pce maid reporting in a loud voice from outside.

    "The Third Duke requests an audience with the Dowager!"

    Liu Zhongtian came. Qiqi became excited. She didn¡¯t wish to stay in this pce anymore. It must be crazy to ask her to serve the Emperor. She must call the Third Duke to pull her away. Qiqi quickly ran outwards and nearly b.u.mped into Liu Zhongtian who came in hurriedly.

    "Duke..." Wei Qiqi forgot about Liu Zhongtian¡¯s shorings. At this moment she just wanted to find someone to take her out.

    "Qiqi!" Liu Zhongtian held Qiqi in his embrace. He pa.s.sionately touched her cheeks. Although they had not seen each other for a while only, Liu Zhongtian felt like they had been separated for an eternity.

    The Dowager came out at an unknown timing and purposely coughed a few times. She wanted to remind this pair of lovebirds that she was here. The Third Duke that was always awe-inspiring and cool had disyed a gentleness that caused the Dowager to feel guilt in her heart. Looks like this woman hadpletely upied Liu Zhongtian¡¯s and the Emperor¡¯s hearts.

    However the Dowager was the Great Han Emperor¡¯s birth mother. Liu Zhongtian was born from Concubine Yi. The Dowager¡¯s personal interests naturally bent towards her own blood. The sickly Concubine Yi died early. Liu Zhongtian grew up under the eyes of the Dowager, so there were still some feelings. However whenpared to the Emperor, there was a difference.

    "Your Highness, Qiqi is clumsy and doesn¡¯t know the formalities. By staying in the pce she will only give trouble. Hence Zhongtian..."

    "Do you know why I want to see Wei Qiqi?"

    "Your Highness..." Liu Zhongtian was unable to reply. He wished that the Dowager wouldn¡¯t say the words he didn¡¯t want to hear.

    "It is for the Emperor. I don¡¯t need to hide from you, the Emperor wants Wei Qiqi to apany him. The past few days had been tough for him. For the Great Han country, I hope that you can bear the pain, cut the love and fulfill the Emperor¡¯s devotion!"

    "Your Highness!" Liu Zhongtian furiously clenched his fists, "Wei Qiqi is a Royal Concubine gifted to me by the Emperor himself, could you want the whole world to mock us?"

    "She is just a woman, things are very simple. You should divorce Wei Qiqi immediately, so n.o.body will mock the Emperor!" The Dowager spoke in a in manner, as if this idea was very good.

    "Wei Qiqi is already Zhongtian¡¯s woman, the Emperor is s.n.a.t.c.hing away my love !" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s brows furrowed.

    "Zhongtian, I know that this is humiliating for you, but what do you want me to do? After all he is the Emperor and you are an official. The Emperor has lost his soul the past few days, I¡¯m also helpless!"

    The Dowager¡¯s voice carried pleading, as if she felt a lot of guilt towards Liu Zhongtian, "I¡¯ll make it up to you, the Emperor also won¡¯t ill treat you. She¡¯s only a woman, let go of her!"

    "Liu Zhongtian will never submit to this order!"

    "Then what do you want?" The Dowager actually feared Liu Zhongtian, she was scared that things would go awry just because of a woman, "Could you really want to be enemies with the Emperor because of this woman?"

    "Any woman could do, but Wei Qiqi is an exception. Don¡¯t push things too far!"

 Chapter 123

    Just after Liu Zhongtian had spoken finished, someone lifted the curtains from outside. With Xiaoyuzi leading the way, the Emperor walked in with big steps. He coldly walked to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s front, "I am able to not want other women, but Wei Qiqi is a musy!"

    "Zhongtian will never divorce Qiqi, furthermore he¡¯s going to bring her away now!" Liu Zhongtian pulled Wei Qiqi¡¯s hand and walked out of the door in big steps.

    The Emperor smiled lightly and pped his hands. In an instant numerous royal guards came rushing in. Each of them was carrying weapons. The Emperor smiled coldly. To bring away? Don¡¯t even dream about it.

    "I only want this woman and don¡¯t wish to hurt brotherly ties. However! If you dare to make a move here, I can indict you with a crime of rebellion. Liu Zhongtian, even if those officials that are on your side want to help you, they can¡¯t do anything about it!"

    Liu Zhongtian stared at the Emperor and clenched his fists. He was just about to erupt when Wei Qiqi quickly hugged him, "Duke, please return. Qiqi pleads with you!"

    "Qiqi..." Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi with pity. He was feeling extremely reluctant, yet was helpless.

    The Emperor became furious. Why was Wei Qiqi so concerned about Liu Zhongtian. A strong desire to upy her caused his heart to be firm. Even if he had to resort to kidnapping, he would possess this woman. The Emperor waved his hands towards the royal guards behind him.

    "Since the Third Duke hase, he shouldn¡¯t leave so soon. Please lead the Third Duke to Yiyue Tower to rest, until he writes finish the divorce papers!"

    Liu Zhongtian could easily apprehend the Emperor and hold him hostage until the situation was resolved. However he couldn¡¯t do that. He couldn¡¯t ignore the Great Han¡¯s empire, nor could he allow the world to mock him as a rebel. Looks like he had no fate with Wei Qiqi in this life. That mesmerizing woman with a pair of tempting eyes.

    Liu Zhongtian viciously held onto the jade hand of Wei Qiqi. He felt extremely reluctant to let go, but still convinced himself to do so in the end. He followed one of the guards and left the Dowager¡¯s residence.

    The Emperor looked at Wei Qiqi¡¯s clothes and involuntarily frowned. He didn¡¯t like that this woman dressed in such a manner. There was no charm and she looked more wily.

    The Emperor happily walked to Qiqi¡¯s front. He couldn¡¯t control it and extended his hands, wanting to touch Qiqi¡¯s cheeks.

    Qiqi looked at the Emperor with hate. Does he think that just because Liu Zhongtian could keep enduring him for the Great Han empire, Wei Qiqi would do so too? Qiqi retreated a step and lifted her leg to kick the Emperor¡¯s chin. The Emperor didn¡¯t think that Qiqi would suddenly attack him. He became frantic and evaded, nearly falling onto the ground. Xiaoyuzi quickly supported the Emperor, he was scared and kept sweating.

    The Dowager didn¡¯t expect Wei Qiqi to be so rough. She was scared till her face went pale white. What kind of woman was this? Why would the Emperor like her? Apart from her face that was enough to cause kingdoms to be destroyed, she was rude with no manners. How could she stay in the back pce?

    Qiqi¡¯s leg stopped in mid-air. She yfully rotated her foot and looked at the Great Han Emperor smilingly, "Don¡¯t think that you can get me so easily. Be careful that you get ¡¯K¡¯ by me and you don¡¯t even know why!" (TL note: K means getting screwed)

    "Haha, what a cute beauty. I must obtain you! Xiaoyuzi!" The Emperor¡¯s gaze shifted to Xiaoyuzi.

    "Your Majesty!"

    "Get Wei Qiqi cleaned up and send her to my residence. I must shower my love on her tonight!" The Emperorughed crazily. He must embrace the woman he loved.

    Xiaoyuzi fearfully swallowed his saliva. Wei Qiqi¡¯s martial arts was so powerful, yet the Emperor spoke about showering his love so easily. How could things be so easy? How could he get her into the Emperor¡¯s residence? That was a difficult problem to solve.

    Wei Qiqi saw through Xiaoyuzi¡¯s thoughts. He should be afraid. Hence she put down her leg and walked to Xiaoyuzi¡¯s front.

    "Eunuch Xiaoyu, in the past you kepting to the manor to send stuff to me, I haven¡¯t thanked you yet. Now that I have the chance, I would like to thank you!"

    "When you be my imperial consort, you can give him whatever rewards you want." The Emperor casted Wei Qiqi a lingering look. He didn¡¯t seem to understand the meaning behind Qiqi¡¯s words. He strode, lifted the curtains and left.

    Xiaoyuzi bowed towards Qiqi, feeling bitter in his heart. Why are good and bad things happening to him? Dealing with Wei Qiqi... the crux was how to get her into the Emperor¡¯s residence, to let her be like other consorts lying obediently on the bed.

    "Royal Concubine, these clothes?" (TL: I have no idea why he still calls her that when they want LZT to divorce WQQ)

    "Why?" Qiqi shook her leg and furiously stared at him, "Are these clothes not good?"

    "They are good, but... women who serve the Emperor in the residence can¡¯t wear clothes!"

    "Naked!" Qiqi shouted out loudly. The pce maids at the side blushed. How could the Third Royal Concubine shout out these two words so brazenly.

    "Yes, hence I plead with the Royal Concubine to bathe, and then..."

    "No, I can¡¯t not wear clothes. Serve? Does the Emperor have a mental illness!"

    "Not really, this isn¡¯t right. My Royal Concubine, this servant¡¯s mission is very simple, that is to think of ways to get you onto the Emperor¡¯s bed. If you are obedient, that¡¯s the best. If you resist, then I¡¯ll have to call Eunuch Lian to take action. He¡¯s an expert in the pce. It¡¯s not difficult for him to deal with women who know martial arts like you!"

    Xiaoyuzi¡¯s words didn¡¯t seem false. Wei Qiqi thought in her heart, if there really was an expert that was as powerful as Third Duke, then wouldn¡¯t Qiqi submit? If her acupoint was blocked, or if she was fed with drugs, or....

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s att.i.tude had a 180 degree turn. She smiled and said, "Serving the Emperor? Qiqi understands. I¡¯ll listen to Eunuch Xiaoyu, but I want to wear clothes!"

    "Really? Alright, I¡¯ll listen to you." Xiaoyuzi smiled. That¡¯s right, where was there a woman who refused to serve the Emperor? That was a kind of honour, a dream of every woman.

    Wei Qiqi nervously sat in the Emperor¡¯s residence. Could she really get ** by the Emperor just like this? She bit her fingers. The servants at one side were gently preparing the bed. Qiqi¡¯s eyes turned towards them.

    "How does women enter here, how do they serve the Emperor!"

    "This..." The servant blushed. She drooped her head and spoke in a soft voice.

    "They were all carried in by the eunuchs. You are the first one to enter in this manner."

    "What I¡¯m saying is, have you seen how they serve the Emperor?"

    The servant didn¡¯t dare to make a noise. Qiqi pulled her hand, "This is my first time entering the pce. n.o.body told me. I¡¯m scared the Emperor wouldn¡¯t like."

    "So it¡¯s like this!" The servant smiled lightly, "It isn¡¯t soplicated. Just lie obediently on the bed and wait for the Emperor to shower his love."

    "Really..."

    "Of course, I always stay outside to wait, so I¡¯m very clear about this."

    "So simple?" Qiqi smiled eerily. She extended her hand and punched the servant¡¯s neck. The servant cried out and fell.

    "Since it¡¯s so simple, keke, then you¡¯ll have to suffer." Qiqi changed into the servant¡¯s clothes and put her own clothes onto the servant. "When the Emperor realized that it isn¡¯t me, I would¡¯ve ran away already."

    After speaking finish she pulled the servant onto the bed and used the mattress to cover her, turning her face towards the inside. Looks like the Emperor would have to take some time to discover that something was wrong.

    Qiqi stealthily walked out. The eunuch standing guard outside looked at her, "Why are you not waiting with her anding out now?"

    "She¡¯s hungry and wants something to eat!"

    "This General Qi has many issues!"

    "That¡¯s right!" Qiqi learnt the servant¡¯s dainty steps and walked. She endured her fitfulughs and left the pce very quickly.

    Wei Qiqi found her own bicycle and quickly cycled back the road where she came from...

    In the surroundings of Yiyue Tower, there were additional security. The royal guards didn¡¯t dare to move closer. Their mission was very simple, to ensure that the Duke didn¡¯t leave the tower. The royal guards admired the Duke very much. He was well versed in warfare and had .u.mted numerous merits for the Great Han. A pity his rtionship with the Emperor was tense. The guards didn¡¯t dare to make things difficult for him and treated him with respect.

    Liu Zhongtian paced around anxiously. His expression was grave. He knew that he could not escape the current circ.u.mstances. His heart was unsettled, the mind kept surfacing confusing thoughts.

    Xiaoyuzi walked in smiling. His purpose was very simple, which was to tell the Duke that his Royal Concubine was lying on the Emperor¡¯s bed and was about to receive the Emperor¡¯s favor.

    "Duke, Xiaoyuzi hase to chat with you!"

    "Chat? I have nothing good to talk with you about!" Liu Zhongtian sat on the chair, pinching his forehead. His face was full of fury.

    "Duke, why suffer like this? There are women everywhere, why must you fight with the Emperor!"

    "Hmph!" Liu Zhongtian looked at him with disdain. He was unfit to talk about women with Liu Zhongtian, because he was not even considered a man!

    "I shall tell you, the Royal Concubine, oh right I should change the way I address her, it¡¯s General Qi. She is already lying on the Emperor¡¯s bed and is about to receive the Emperor¡¯s favor! What point is there in you fretting here?"

    "B******t!" Liu Zhongtian stood up in anger. He lifted Xiaoyuzi up. Liu Zhongtian had a tall build, hence he easily lifted Xiaoyuzi up, "You wish to anger this Duke!"

    "No, Duke, yes, yes, the Royal Concubine went in on her own initiative. Xiaoyuzi only wished to tell you that woman is not worth you being like that!"

    "Initiative..." Liu Zhongtian released his hands. Xiaoyuzi slumped down on the floor. He was scared till his face lost color and it took a long time before he could speak again.

    "The Royal Concubine is probably making love with the Emperor at this time... the Duke should just divorce her!"

    "Scram, scram... get lost!" Liu Zhongtian felt like his vision had cked out. His chest felt a constriction and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. He nearly copsed but held on, the internal injury he previously received was aggravated now. It was a new wound on an old one.

    "Duke..." Xiaoyuzi was shocked, "This, this, Duke, this servant will find an imperial doctor for you, please wait..."

    "No need... I¡¯ll get well after a while. You scram and get lost. Don¡¯t appear in front of me again, let this Duke rest for a while!"

    "Yes, this servant will scram immediately!" Xiaoyuzi didn¡¯t think that Liu Zhongtian¡¯s reaction would be so serious. He was scared till he left scrambling.

 Chapter 124

    Liu Zhongtian viciously hammered the pir. He looked at the fresh blood on the floor. Could his end really be near? Wei Qiqi had already caused him to be lost and be in despair. He was even suffering endless pain. However she was a flirtatious woman, born with a perfect face and figure. Thinking back about when sheid on the bed seductively and receiving his love, now she was simrly on the dragon bed, receiving the love of the Emperor¡¯s and getting entangled...

    "Wei Qiqi..."

    Liu Zhongtian raised his head and howled. It was sorrowful and with anguish. He stumbled upon the desk, picking it up and forcefully threw it out. The desk smashed onto the wall and became smithereens.

    Liu Zhongtian felt insane. He was just like a caged beast. He forced himself to hate Wei Qiqi, but he couldn¡¯t do it. When he thought of Qiqi, there was only jealousy and pain. He was being torn apart. He had helplessly fallen in love with a tempting woman, and that woman had mercilessly betrayed him at this moment.

    Originally, Liu Zhongtian practiced his sword with fury, .u.mting negative energy in his body and it hadn¡¯t recovered. Now with his anguish, the negative energy became a disease. He fell head first onto the floor.

    The royal guards saw that the situation was not right and ran in to help Liu Zhongtian up. They shouted loudly, "Duke...Duke... quick call the imperial doctor!"

    The royal guards quickly lifted Liu Zhongtian up onto the bed. The Third Duke, who was able to block the rivers and mountains, unafraid of difficulties and was well versed in warfare, had finally been defeated. Anybody would find it unjustified.

    The Great Han Emperor couldn¡¯t wait to finish the governmental affairs on his hands and quickly went towards his residence. Unable to endure the feeling in his heart, he couldn¡¯t wait to enter the residence in one step, hug the beauty and show his love for her.

    His beauty was waiting for him.

    "Your Majesty..." The eunuch outside the residence¡¯s door bent his waist and dutifully called out for him. The Emperor was extremely anxious, without waiting for the eunuch to open the door, he went in by himself.

    A woman was obediently lying down on the bed. She was so powerful in the day, yet why was she so obedient now? She really was a woman who didn¡¯t match her words. Maybe she was as anxious as him at this moment.

    "Qiqi... I have been dreaming about this day, you¡¯ve made me wait in suffering." The Emperor walked up and pulled the nket over. His handnded on the woman on the bed and started to touch her lightly .

    The woman on the bed moaned. The Emperor¡¯s heart shook. Looks like she was anxious, "Qiqi, don¡¯t be anxious, I¡¯ll immediately love you, let me take a look at you first!"

    The Great Han Emperor turned the woman¡¯s face towards himself. He steadied his vision and was shocked instantly. He retreated a few steps and was extremely furious. How was this Wei Qiqi, wasn¡¯t she the residence¡¯s pce maid?

    "How dare you!" The Emperor furiously shouted.

    The servant on the bed seemed to have woken up. She touched her neck and sat up. She looked at the Emperor in shock, then at herself before quickly jumping down from the bed and knelt down on the floor.

    "Your Majesty, spare my life, this servant doesn¡¯t know anything, how I got onto the bed... I remembered, it was that woman who hit me. I plead with Your Majesty to spare me! Your Majesty!" The servant kept kowtowing, she was scared till her face lost colour.

    "Scram, get lost!" The Emperor furiously walked to the door and hollered, "You bunch of dog servants. How did you all look after her, quicky catch Qiqi back for me!"

    The eunuchs and the guards at the doorway moved instantly. Xiaoyuzi happened toe over at this moment. He didn¡¯t know what happened, hence he looked at the Emperor strangely.

    "Your Majesty, what happened?"

    "Dog servant!" The Emperor viciously pped Xiaoyuzi, "You want me to shower love to a servant? Where is Wei Qiqi? Bring her back for me!"

    "Yes, yes, this dog servant will look for her immediately!" Xiaoyuzi¡¯s forehead kept perspiring in cold sweat. What was with Wei Qiqi, didn¡¯t she say that she would be obedient? Now that the Emperor was so angry, if he didn¡¯t find her back, then Xiaoyuzi would be in bad luck.

    Wei Qiqi hadn¡¯t even escaped from the pce when she saw that there were royal guards chasing after servants and pce maids. No matter how Wei Qiqi tried to hide, she was eventually discovered by those soldiers.

    "General Qi is there! Quickly catch her!" The royal guards and a group of eunuchs surrounded her. Qiqi pushed her leg hard and the bicycle rushed towards the imperial garden.

    The ce where Qiqi pa.s.sed through ended up in devastation. The imperial garden¡¯sndscape couldn¡¯t withstand a second round of torture. Everything was destroyed on the ground. There were fallen leaves and petals everywhere. Pa.s.sing through the imperial garden and heading straight for the Dowager¡¯s residence, the poles were broken and the flower vases were smashed on the floor. The bicycle quickly jumped over the flower mat. Hehe, the old granny¡¯s precious flowers.

    Where was Yiyue Tower? Qiqi quickly left the Dowager¡¯ residence, circling throughout the whole pce. The pce maids that came running over were unable to stop her. Wei Qiqi¡¯s bicycle was extremely fast, with the soldiers chasing from behind. It was an extremely lively scene.

    Wei Qiqi whistled and the bicycle rushed into Weiyang Pce. Suddenly there was a ck figure shing past her. Qiqi knew that an expert was here. She immediately quickened the speed underneath her feet. A hand grabbed onto Qiqi¡¯s bicycle handle. The bicycle¡¯s back wheel lifted off the ground and stopped. Qiqi steadied her eyes and saw that it was an old eunuch with white hair.

    "La.s.s, you have made enough of a din!"

    "Who are you?" Qiqi widened her eyes and asked in a defiant tone.

    "This old servant is Lian Shihua, everybody calls me Eunuch Lian."

    "I don¡¯t care what flower are you, quickly release your hand, I want to go to Yiyue Tower." (TL: Flower cause Shihua has ¡¯flower¡¯ in it)

    "Yiyue Tower?"

    "Yes, I want to look for the Third Duke!"

    "Haha... The Emperor has ordered me to catch you! How could I allow you to continue running rampant!" Eunuch Lian flipped his wrist and went for Wei Qiqi.

    Wei Qiqi suddenly took out a small pole from her clothes. Eunuch Lian arrogantly extended his hands. His palms touched the pole and blue sparks shot everywhere. Eunuch Lian couldn¡¯t retract his hands in time. His body constricted and he fell down.

    "What... hidden weapon..."

    "Hidden weapon against lechers!" Qiqi smiled and she stepped on the pedal. The bicycle rode over Eunuch Lian and continue rushing forward.

    The entire pce was chaotic for the entire night. Xiaoyuzi saw that everybody really had no more solutions. In the end he screamed, "Use thes to stall her! Don¡¯t hurt her."

    Xiaoyuzi just spoke finished when Wei Qiqi appeared out of nowhere and rushed towards him. The front wheel swept and knocked Xiaoyuzi till he was on all fours. He smashed onto the ground. Rotten eunuch! How could Wei Qiqi let go of him. If it wasn¡¯t for him, how would things be soplicated? The bicycle quickly turned around and aimed for Xiaoyuzi again.

    Oh G.o.d. Xiaoyuzi felt that his head was swimming in giddiness. He was just about to stand up when he was knocked down again. He didn¡¯t know that the fluid on his face was blood or mud. Tears kept streaming down his face. If she wanted revenge, she should look for the Emperor. He was only a small eunuch, if he was knocked to death n.o.body would care. The Emperor liked her so much, how could he punish her? Xiaoyuzi wanted to climb up and run away!

    Wei Qiqi had enough of knocking down that eunuch. Without wasting time she continued rushing forth. Even if she were to die in the pce, Qiqi would never submit to the Emperor. If she was forced to a corner, she would castrate that grandson of a turtle. (TL: a chinese derogatory term)

    The pce was too big. No matter what Wei Qiqi couldn¡¯t find Yiyue Tower. She was perspiring profusely. Dawn had already broken through the sky. Qiqi was tired and sleepy. Suddenly, a big was thrown over her, locking her in. The bicycle was also caught in the end and could no longer move. Everybody heaved a sigh of relief. They finally caught that scary Wei Qiqi.

    n.o.body dared to move forward. Wei Qiqi¡¯s hidden weapon was extremely powerful. Even an expert like Eunuch Lian fell for it. They couldn¡¯t underestimate this General Qi.

    Xiaoyuzi carried a swollen face as he led the way, leading the Great Han Emperor to walk to Qiqi¡¯s front. The Emperor coldly looked at the tired woman in the. Her face was pale white and she was sweating profusely. A pair of big eyes were moving feebly.

    "What is so bad about me? You¡¯ll obtain what other women could never obtain, which is my heart..."

    With her wrecking such havoc, the Emperor didn¡¯t know what to do with her. If it was other consorts making a din like this, they would be thrown into the cold pce. (TL: a ce for the rejected women)

    "I don¡¯t want, neither do I care about it. Quickly release me." Qiqi pulled the, her thin fingers wrapping around the strings. Her eyes were spouting fury.

    "I will not let you go. You are a woman that I want. I admire you and adore you. If you insist on going against me, I have many methods to deal with you!"

    "You don¡¯t know what shame is, you shameless! You are not a man!" Wei Qiqi looked at the Emperor condescendingly.

    The Emperor frowned, "What did you say, to look down on me like this, this is preposterous!"

    Wei Qiqi clung onto the strings of the tightly. She snorted, "Look carefully, this is me, Wei Qiqi. I¡¯m not suited to be your woman, let me see Liu Zhongtian!"

    "You want to see him? Just to see him, you created so much havoc in the pce?" The Emperor was speechless.

    "That¡¯s right!" Wei Qiqi lifted her face up, "Qiqi¡¯s heart belongs to the Third Duke. I request you to give up this thought and shower your love on your consorts, that group of lonely and bored women."

    "You... who else in the Great Han can give you such material wealth!" The Emperor was so angry that he was trembling.

    "What else can you give me apart from material wealth?" Wei Qiqi¡¯s question stumped the Emperor.

    At this time, Xiaoyuzi came running over.

    "The Dowager is here. General Qi has gotten into real trouble this time."

    He just spoke finished when ten over pce maids apanied the Dowager to appear in front of the Emperor. The Dowager¡¯s expression was ugly, her body trembling. Without guessing one would know that the Dowager must be rmed by the chaos Qiqi created. She must be here to question Qiqi.

    Wei Qiqi acted like she didn¡¯t care. Anyway it only took them a word to determine her fate. In the Great Han, the Emperor was the supremew. There wasn¡¯t grievances or a wrongly determined case. It only depended on this fe¡¯s mood.

    "Wei Qiqi is wild and unruly. She destroyed the imperial garden and ttened the Fine Heart Flower that I have groomed painstakingly for many years. I should immediately grant her death. If the Emperor still wish to keep her life, then chase her out of the pce. Don¡¯t let me see her ever again!"

    "Mother..." The Emperor¡¯s face had an ugly expression.

    "If the Emperor insists on his ways, I will immediately call for her to be beaten to death by poles. She is obviously a demon with charms. She caused the pce to be in chaos. If I keep her now, the back pce will lose all rules in the future."

 Chapter 125

    The Dowager looked at Wei Qiqi coldly. No matter what she couldn¡¯t stay in the pce. If she continued to stay, sooner orter there would be big trouble. Behind the finely crafted face was a wild character which was hard to tame.

    The Emperor knew that Qiqi had gotten into big trouble. The reluctance in his heart was already written on his face, "I will handle this myself..."

    "If Your Majesty really likes this woman, send her out of the pce first. She can always be conferred a t.i.tle when she has be docile and aware of the rules."

    The Dowager said that in a matter of fact tone, not allowing anypromises. She then left furiously with the pce maids.

    Xiaoyuzi looked at the Emperor nkly. How did a good thing be like this? He didn¡¯t dare to speak at this moment and silently stood behind the Emperor. Judging from the Dowager¡¯s adamant stance earlier on, there probably was no way to reverse the situation.

    "Send General Qi back to the mansion!"

    The Emperor looked furiously at Wei Qiqi. Looks like in order to make her stay in the pce, he had to think of other ways. The best way was to let Wei Qiqi know that bing an imperial consort and being the Emperor¡¯s favorite is a great honour.

    The imperial doctor did a diagnosis on Liu Zhongtian and wished for him to calm his heart down and recuperate in peace. However, he was locked up here, so the chances of recovery were not big. The doctor looked at the royal guards, "You should report to the Dowager to release the Third Duke. If he gets locked up like this, his illness won¡¯t recover. He has been sick for a very long time already."

    "The pce is wrecked by Qiqi. The Dowager probably isn¡¯t in the mood to have the Third Duke locked up anymore!" One of the royal guards spoke softly.

    "Qiqi?" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s face was pale white. When he heard the guard mention Qiqi, he forced himself up. The blood flowed in reverse instantly, nearly causing him to copse.

    "Duke, you shouldn¡¯t be caring about what is happening outside..."

    "Tell this Duke, what happened to Qiqi..." Liu Zhongtian suddenly felt that he was ying a fool. Wei Qiqi must have received the Emperor¡¯s favor and must be drunk in happiness. Maybe at this time she hadn¡¯t woke up from bed. All along she liked to take naps and is unwilling to wake up.

    "Actually..." The royal guard sighed, "Last night, before the Emperor reached his residence, General Qi escaped!"

    "Escaped?" Liu Zhongtian was shocked. He looked anxiously at the guard, "Didn¡¯t she..."

    "I don¡¯t know the details, I only know that yesterday night, the soldiers spent a whole night chasing after Wei Qiqi. Even an expert like Eunuch Lian intervened. The imperial garden was destroyed, the Dowager¡¯s flower mat also disappeared. I heard that the Dowager wanted to kill Wei Qiqi by using poles as punishment..."

    "Using poles to beat her to death?" Liu Zhongtian furiously stood up. Since the Emperor wanted to have her, then he should treat her well. Qiqi was a little bit too yful, however since the Emperor liked her he should protect her. Why must she be beaten to death by poles?

    "This Duke wants to see the Emperor now..."

    "His Majesty arrives!" Xiaoyuzi¡¯s voice rang out. The Great Han Emperor then appeared.

    Liu Zhongtian furiously walked to the Emperor¡¯s front and grabbed ahold of the Emperor¡¯s cor. This was the first time that the Third Duke no longer treated him as the Emperor, but a heartless person. Xiaoyuzi was so scared that he went forward, "Duke, you dare to act in this manner!"

    Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t bother about that eunuch. He looked at the Emperor, "Where is Qiqi? Don¡¯t kill her, she¡¯s only yful, her offence doesn¡¯t warrant death. Didn¡¯t you want to possess her? Why do you want to kill her?!"

    The Emperor didn¡¯t react violently. He pushed Xiaoyuzi aside and furiously grabbed onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s cor too. The two of them stared at each other.

    "I can¡¯t wait to love her, why would I kill her?"

    "Then... Qiqi is okay."

    Liu Zhongtian released his hand, his expression rxed a lot. The Emperor however didn¡¯t let go of Liu Zhongtian. He furiously looked at the Third Duke, "I want to know how I can obtain her heart!"

    "Not only does the Emperor want to know this answer, Zhongtian wishes to know as well. Zhongtian has obtained her body, yet I have no confidence to keep her heart!"

    "Are you mocking this Emperor for not possessing her body?"

    "Zhongtian doesn¡¯t mean it that way!"

    The Emperor released Liu Zhongtian. Xiaoyuzi quickly pulled over a chair, "I have already sent Wei Qiqi to the General¡¯s Mansion. However, I will have to remind you to not go to the mansion to disturb her. Sooner orter she¡¯ll be mine!"

    Liu Zhongtianughed out loud, "Your Majesty gifted this marriage. Wei Qiqi is Liu Zhongtian¡¯s Royal Concubine. She is officially and legally married to me, and we went through the ceremony. Now that Your Majesty is saying such words, Zhongtian feels that had been a joke?"

    "Yes, I admit that this shouldn¡¯t be the case, but I really like Wei Qiqi. Now don¡¯t treat me as an Emperor, but a man. Within the ma.s.sive pce, the Empress was appointed by the Dowager. The consorts? All of them are engaged in battles with one another. Those women don¡¯t attract my attention. I feel bored going to bed with all of them. I only want to follow my heart and like a woman. However, it¡¯s unfortunate that this woman is Royal Concubine!"

    The Emperor pinched his forehead, his expression serious. He fell into a state of irritation.

    "If Qiqi follows Your Majesty wholeheartedly, Zhongtian has nothing to say." Liu Zhongtian knew that kind of feeling. He was also the same. For this woman, he was drained of all his strength.

    "She will be. If she doesn¡¯t submit to me, I¡¯ll kill her."

    The Emperor¡¯s words caused Liu Zhongtian to be greatly shocked. These words were so familiar, didn¡¯t Liu Zhongtian say those words to Wei Qiqi? If she followed other men, he would destroy her? When he heard these words, it caused Liu Zhongtian to have mix feelings.

    Liu Zhongtian felt contradiction. Should he wish for Qiqi to resist the Emperor or submit to him? If she submitted to the Emperor, he would feel endless suffering. If she resisted the Emperor, she would disappear and he would never see her again in this life. Liu Zhongtian clenched his fist. No matter who Qiqi follows in the end, she had to stay alive and live happily.

    "If Qiqi agrees with you, may Your Majesty treat her kindly!"

    "I will. I really do like her and will give her what she wants." The Emperor stood up and walked to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s front, "I feel some remorse towards you. Hence you can request something from me. If it doesn¡¯t go overboard, I¡¯ll agree with you."

    "If you want to take Wei Qiqi from me, I only hope that you will treat Wei Qiqi fairly and not abandon her, showering her with endless love!"

    "I know how to dote on my woman. You should focus on being a Duke!" He then turned around to give instructions to the soldiers, "The Third Duke¡¯s body is not in good shape. Send the Third Duke back to his manor!" The Emperor walked out of the door.

    "Yes, Your Majesty!"

    The Emperor was also very worried about Liu Zhongtian¡¯s body. This brave Duke had .u.mted a lot of war merits for his empire. As the Emperor, he couldn¡¯t turn a blind eye to that. He admired Liu Zhongtian. However it was due to this that he couldn¡¯t take it lying down. Apart from the throne, Liu Zhongtian seemed to have everything. He even had a cheerful and cute Wei Qiqi, who could cause countries and cities to fall, to be devoted to him.

    Liu Zhongtian returned to his own manor. The manor at this time lost that spirituality. He walked slowly to the backyard and pushed open the door to Qiqi¡¯s room. The setup was still the same, but someone was absent.

    Liu Zhongtian walked to the dressing table and gently touched the shining mirror. He seemed to have seen Wei Qiqi jump to his front and call him ¡¯Uncle¡¯ and ¡¯Duke¡¯.

    Suddenly there was a noise outside the door. Liu Zhongtian frantically stood up. He was stunned. Wei Qiqi barged in clumsily. Both of her hands were on her hips as she looked at the outside of the door. How could this be possible? Was he dreaming? Why did Qiqie back?

    "General Qi, slower. Why must you take these things!" Xiaoyuzi was standing outside the door. Now this eunuch was in charge of protecting Wei Qiqi. Looks like the Emperor had firmly decided in his heart.

    Xiaoyuzi was just about to step into the room when Wei Qiqi blocked him, "I want to take items that are for women. You want to see?"

    "General Qi, don¡¯t treat me as a man. I¡¯m only an eunuch, so..."

    "No!" Qiqi raised her jade leg and blocked Xiaoyuzi. She purposely scared him, "I don¡¯t allow outsiders into my room. Be careful that I send you flying with one kick!"

    "Then I plead with you to be quick. Xiaoyuzi will wait outside the door!"

    Xiaoyuzi identally looked into the room and saw Liu Zhongtian. He became nervous immediately. That was strange, wasn¡¯t the Third Duke locked up in the pce? The Emperor was unwise to release him. Now that the two were meeting, the situation was out of control.

    "That¡¯s right!" Qiqi quickly kicked the room door shut, leaving the eunuch outside.

    Wei Qiqi pped her hands and turned around. She suddenly felt a tall figure shing past. Without waiting for her to react, she was hugged tightly. She couldn¡¯t move. Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t want to say anything, nor did he wish to ask. His lips quickly touched Qiqi¡¯s red lips. His thoughts and sufferings were spoken through the pa.s.sionate kiss.

    Liu Zhongtian felt that he would never see Wei Qiqi again. That cute, charming and rebellious woman who caused him to be deeply in love and touched his heart strings, He felt surprised and sad at the same time, the feelings that were suppressed within him were released instantly.

    Wei Qiqi felt that her whole body was lifted up. Her heart became confused. She looked in shock at Liu Zhongtian. Seeing that he was alright, she felt at ease. However at this time, Xiaoyuzi was still outside. Was he crazy?

    Liu Zhongtian ced Qiqi on the snow white bed without hesitation. He tightly embraced her, his eyes were filled with gentleness as he looked at her with infatuation... who knew what his Royal Concubine did in the pce? To let the Dowager kick her out furiously. Why did she always have so many ideas?

    "Wait, Duke, Xiaoyuzi is around..."

    "That dog servant, he dares to block me? I¡¯ll send him to death." When Xiaoyuzi was mentioned, Liu Zhongtian¡¯s eyes were filled with fury. When his gaze shifted to Wei Qiqi, there was an additional gentleness.

    "You caused me to almost break down..."

    Liu Zhongtian¡¯s lips fell intensely on Qiqi¡¯s cheeks. Qiqi frantically pushed him. What about the servants and guards outside? And there was Xiaoyuzi... how could the Duke lose control like that...

 Chapter 126

    Facing Liu Zhongtian¡¯s smitten eyes, Wei Qiqi was moved. However that feelingsted only for a moment. Maybe the Third Duke was afraid of the Emperor¡¯s l.u.s.t and had decided to divorce her. He might even be preparing to marry Ning Yun-er!

    "Duke..."

    "This Duke is jealous. Qiqi, save me please... I can¡¯t live without you."

    "Jealous?" Qiqi didn¡¯t believe. Liu Zhongtian actually said he was jealous. Does it not hurt his pride? Didn¡¯t this proud Duke say that she was just a woman? He could always just pick one to rece her?

    "Stay here, don¡¯t go to the General¡¯s Mansion..." Liu Zhongtian softly sighed.

    "Duke¡¯s actions, whether it was because you love Qiqi or that your pride was hurt, no matter which was it, Qiqi knows. The Duke won¡¯t be enemies with the Emperor because the Great Han empire is the most important. In the beginning the Duke wanted to kill me, isn¡¯t it because you are afraid of such a day?"

    Liu Zhongtian was stunned. Yes, he was indeed afraid of such a day. He had nearly used a sword to kill Wei Qiqi. However the him now had a different att.i.tude. Having experienced the pain of losing her, he was afraid from the bottom of his heart that he wouldn¡¯t see her again. He hoped that Qiqi could continue to live well. Even if she was to live next to the Emperor, as long as Wei Qiqi felt happiness, Liu Zhongtian would feel a trace offort. In the Great Han, there was actually such a woman that he admired and loved, it would be a source of spiritual dependance for him.

    "Forgive this Duke..."

    Qiqi pushed Liu Zhongtian aside. She arranged her hair and sat down, "Qiqi is not a present, nor am I an essory. The Duke can no longer oppose the heavens, now you are only worrying for nothing."

    "You are still my Royal Concubine!" Liu Zhongtian was really hurt by Qiqi¡¯s pa.s.sive tone.

    "Third Duke will divorce Wei Qiqi sooner orter, furthemore... isn¡¯t the Duke taking in Ning Yun-er, you might as well confer her as a Royal Concubine." Wei Qiqi jumped onto the floor and began packing her clothes, "I don¡¯t want anyone. I don¡¯t want the Duke, nor the Emperor."

    "Qiqi..." Liu Zhongtian pulled Wei Qiqi¡¯s hands, "Why must you fuss over Yun-er, I only want to give her a ce of refuge."

    "It is up to the Duke to decide whatever you want. The women in all of Chang-an are waiting for you to give them a refuge. Who knows if the Duke¡¯s manor is big enough, whether the Duke is fearsome enough!"

    "Why must you anger me at this moment!" Liu Zhongtian felt helpless, yet his inner heart felt a kind of guilt that was hard to express.

    Qiqi coldly walked to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s front, "Why? The Duke is angry, Qiqi is so scared, so I must leave..." After speaking finished, she quickly ran towards the room door.

    "d.a.m.nit!" Liu Zhongtian chased after her and caught her. He pushed her with force directly onto the bed.

    Qiqi had no chance to climb up. The Duke was already pressing both of her arms, tyrannically kissing her. That domineering action was pitiful. Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian with hate, yet she identally saw the pain in his eyes. She was stunned, her heart softened as well.

    When Liu Zhongtian was faced with a woman like Wei Qiqi who refused to bow down, his inner heart had made somepromises. As long as Wei Qiqi could stay by his side, he could give up anyone, not taking anyone in, only wanting Qiqi this woman and grow old with her.

    Pa.s.sion filled the inside of the room. Outside, Xiaoyuzi was extremely anxious. He didn¡¯t dare to go in, for fear that the Third Duke would really kill him with one sword. Small characters like him wouldn¡¯t make a difference even if he died. Who would indict the Third Duke, who had .u.mted numerous war merits, for an eunuch? He might as well forget about it.

    However the matter today definitely couldn¡¯t be known to the Emperor, if not he would be killed. Xiaoyuzi looked at the servants and soldiers and waved his hands irritatedly.

    "Go, go, wait at the front yard. When General Qi has packed up she¡¯lle out!"

    The servants and soldiers responded and left. Xiaoyuzi couldn¡¯t control it and climbed to the side of the door and looked in through the slits. His eyes blinked and he mumbled in a low voice.

    "Even an eunuch who isn¡¯t a man is moved. What more man like the Emperor and Third Duke..." He gulped down saliva which was going toe out, coldly guarding by the door. He hoped that the Third Duke could quickly clear away his yearnings and let Xiaoyuzi bring Wei Qiqi away.

    Xiaoyuzi kept standing guard outside the room and waited for a very long time. He stared boredly at the stars in the sky and snored repeatedly.

    Wei Qiqi pushed Liu Zhongtian away. How could he understand what was her version of love?

    This Third Duke was awesome on the battlefield, however what was the kind of love that Qiqi wanted? Maybe he would never understand this his whole life.

    Qiqi wore her clothes embarra.s.sedly. Her cheeks were flushed red due to the love-making just now, her heart was still palpitating.

    "This Duke has thought it through. Since I can¡¯t kill you for my pride, then I¡¯ll let you go. Maybe your happiness is not with me." Liu Zhongtian sighed in a long voice, "As long as you are still my Royal Concubine for one day, I promise you that I¡¯ll not take in another concubine."

    "Duke... you really wish for my happiness?" Wei Qiqi looked at Liu Zhongtian weirdly. To hear these words from the ancient era Duke, it caused Qiqi to be extremely surprised. Would he change for her?

    "Yes."

    "You are willing to not marry or take in a concubine for Qiqi?"

    "This Duke¡¯s heart only has you!"

    "If Qiqi falls in love with other men, you won¡¯t kill Qiqi again?"

    "I can¡¯t do it, because I can¡¯t bear to."

    "Duke..." Wei Qiqi was so agitated that her eyes had tears. She suddenly jumped into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace and held on tightly onto him. Qiqi¡¯s abnormal reaction scared Liu Zhongtian. He lightly touched her shoulders.

    Qiqi lifted her head and looked at Liu Zhongtian¡¯s eyes, "Duke, Qiqi¡¯s heart has you only. I will only love the Third Duke Liu Zhongtian only for my whole life. Hence the Duke¡¯s heart can only have me, to love Wei Qiqi forever!"

    "This Duke promises you, forever." Liu Zhongtian no longer hesitated anymore. Hearing those words from Qiqi¡¯s mouth caused him to feel happiness andfort. The doubts he always had about Qiqi had vanished into thin air. However at this time Liu Zhongtian felt even more irritated. Looks like he couldn¡¯t possibly write those divorce papers, even if it cost him his life.

    "Duke, Qiqi is really happy today, but I have to go now!" Wei Qiqi rubbed her tears away and looked at Liu Zhongtian with reluctance.

    "I¡¯ll think of ways to let you return to my side. If I am forced, I will..."

    "No!" Qiqi covered his mouth, "Qiqi wants Duke to be safe. You can¡¯t kill nor rebel. You have said it yourself, the Great Han is the Emperor¡¯s, Qiqi is still looking forward to spending the rest of my life with the Duke, hence you must definitely take care of yourself for Qiqi."

    "Qiqi, the words you just spoke and the manner of yours now caused me to feel extremely reluctant to part with you." Liu Zhongtian grabbed Qiqi¡¯s tiny hands and ced it on his lips and he slowly kissed it.

    "Forever is a long time, it doesn¡¯t matter that we are apart for a short while. Qiqi still wants to bear many kids for the Duke!"

    "Your words are really bold, however I feel very justified with that."

    Liu Zhongtian had always felt that Qiqi¡¯s expressions and actions were extremely unique and mesmerizing. It caused people to dwell on it and be bold. Her love was without cover, written all over her face and spoken through her mouth.

    "I can be bold about many things. Duke can slowly enjoy it in the future." Wei Qiqi stuck out her finger and smiled brilliantly. That smile caused Third Duke to be mesmerized. Wei Qiqi picked up the clothes that she packed and kissed the Duke on his lips before quickly running out of the room.

    Xiaoyuzi waited until he couldn¡¯t wait any longer. He kept pacing about to and fro. This Third Duke really knew how to pester Qiqi. He still wasn¡¯t done after so long. He had to look through the slit. His face just went near when the door was violently pushed open. The door knocked onto his nose, causing him to retreat in pain. He felt there was something wet and stickying out of his nose. d.a.m.nit, it¡¯s blood.

    "General Qi, can¡¯t you be gentler? This servant¡¯s nose..." Xiaoyuzi touched his nose and looked at Wei Qiqi who was smiling brightly. He was in so much pain that tears started to fall.

    "Oh? Who asked you to crouch at the door! You dare to peep? You d.a.m.ned dog, what did you see?" Wei Qiqi grabbed Xiaoyuzi¡¯s ears. Xiaoyuzi started begging.

    "Aiyo! My General Qiqi,dy boss, this servant didn¡¯t see anything just now!"

    "If you¡¯ve seen anything, then I¡¯ll gouge your eyes out. The Emperor likes me so much, even if I want to gouge out your heart, he¡¯ll probably allow it."

    Wei Qiqi purposely intimidated Xiaoyuzi. She was afraid that he would speak carelessly and bring unnecessary trouble for Liu Zhongtian.

    "Aiya, General Qi, how dare I offend you? Even if I really saw anything, I won¡¯t dare to say it. If I say it, I won¡¯t have support from both sides. I¡¯ll drop my head!"

    "It¡¯s good that you know!" Wei Qiqi threw the things she packed at Xiaoyuzi, "Lead the way, back to the General¡¯s Mansion!" After speaking she imitated a man¡¯s manners and put both of her hands at her back, walking in a swag manner towards the front.

    Xiaoyuzi was happy this time around. As long as Wei Qiqi was willing to leave things would be alright. If she really wanted to stay with the Third Duke, he would be in trouble.

    "General Qi is returning to the General¡¯s Mansion!" Xiaoyuzi happily picked up the bag and led the way smiling.

    Liu Zhongtian walked to the door and silently looked at Wei Qiqi bringing those soldiers, servants and Xiaoyuzi to leave. The room was quiet. His heart also instantly felt an empty feeling. Wei Qiqi¡¯s bold words were still roaming in his brain. This cheerful woman had already rooted herself deep in his heart, unable to be extracted.

    Liu Zhongtian returned to his own room. His heart no longer felt that heavy. No matter whether Qiqi follows the Emperor in the future or stays with him, Liu Zhongtian had already confirmed one thing, and that is Wei Qiqi¡¯s heart had only him. His Qiqi was deeply in love with him, and that was enough for him. (TL: SOBS!)

 Chapter 127

    Liu Zhongtian was bored. He thought of the Great Han battlefield, where he spent the days fighting alongside Wei Qiqi. The Great Han army rushed forth in the midst of the yellow desert. The Xiongnu calvary suffered a huge defeat.

    They led the troops to burn down the Xiongnu base camp, traveling over 2000 miles and killing nearly over 70,000 people. King Youxian¡¯s main force was nearlypletely eradicated.

    The Great Han empire won a pyrrhic victory, entering the annals of history. They celebrated the glorious victory. Since then "Xiongu will be far away, the south desert has no royal family."

    At this moment, Liu Zhongtian wished that the war in the desert was not over, for Qiqi and himself would not be back in Chang-an. Maybe in the desert, they would still be living their happy and peaceful lives. This kind of love that was born through adversity was hard to discard for the rest of their lives. Even if Wei Qiqi belonged to other people, she was still his woman, forever buried deep within his heart.

    Liu Zhongtian was ruminating when the door opened slightly. Ning Yun-er wore a green dress, carried snacks and walked in small steps.

    She put the snacks on the desk and silently walked to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s back, dutifully ma.s.saging his back.

    "Duke, what were you thinking of just now?" Yun-er asked in a soft voice.

    "It¡¯ste, this Duke wants to rest!" Liu Zhongtian really felt tired, hence he stretched his bones.

    "Yun-er will help to prepare the bed for Duke!"

    Ning Yun-er walked to the front of the bed and prepared the bed. She was virtuous like a housewife. The promise the Duke made to her in the garden had calmed her heart.

    Liu Zhongtian smiled bitterly. Actually, he was fond of women who are virtuous, follow the rules and know how to serve men. A pity, in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart, there was only a rude and stubborn girl. Maybe this was a love prepared for him by fate and the heavens.

    Ning Yun-er knew the Three Rules and Four Virtues much better than Wei Qiqi, however he just had to be in love with Wei Qiqi who knew nothing about the rules and virtues.

    Liu Zhongtian walked to the bed and was just about to undress when he was shocked. On the bed, Ning Yun-er was already lying naked. A lithe figure that was fresh white, the lightly trembling soft b.r.e.a.s.t.s, the flushed cheeks and watery eyes...

    "Duke, Yun-er will apany you tonight and be your woman. I won¡¯t let you be lonely on bed..." After speaking, she knelt on the bed, extended her thin hands and ced it into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s clothes, "Yun-er will help the Duke to undress!"

    "Wait... Yun-er..." Liu Zhongtian¡¯s gaze quickly avoided her. He grabbed the clothes by the side of the bed and threw it on her, "Quickly wear it, you are making a fool out of yourself!"

    "Duke..." Yun-er¡¯s naked body held onto Liu Zhongtian, "Now that the Royal Concubine is gone, Yun-er is scared that the Duke will be lonely, hence I came here to apany you. Duke will take in Yun-er sooner orter, so just let me apany you tonight!"

    Ning Yun-er¡¯s hand hooked onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s neck, and the other hand held onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s palm and ced it on her own b.r.e.a.s.t.s. That softness and heartbeat were transmitted to the palm.

    "Duke..." Yun-er¡¯s lips quickly came forward.

    Liu Zhongtian sighed. He helplessly evaded Yun-er¡¯s kiss. Those lips fell on his cheeks and slid down. His hand also moved away from her b.r.e.a.s.t.s. He was not interested at all. He furiously closed his eyes, grabbed the nket and covered Yun-er¡¯s body with it. He then opened his eyes and use the nket to confine her tightly.

    Ning Yun-er¡¯s hands and legs were tied up. She was unable to move and could only sit there depressingly. Her eyes had tears as she looked at Liu Zhongtian, "Duke? Yun-er doesn¡¯t understand, am I so irritating in your eyes?"

    "I¡¯m very sorry, now that it hase to this, I can only go back on my words. I have already promised the Royal Concubine that as long as she remains my wife, I will never take in another woman!" Liu Zhongtian¡¯s face had guilt written all over it. This was secondary, the main point was that he went back on his words for true love.

    "Wei Qiqi had already left, could she still bother with the Duke¡¯s affairs?" Ning Yun-er spoke furiously.

    Liu Zhongtian sighed, "It¡¯s not that Qiqi wants to bother me, it¡¯s that my heart only has her and can¡¯t have other women."

    "Duke..." Ning Yun-er sobbed in sadness, "Yun-er doesn¡¯t care for a t.i.tle, I only hope to serve you as a woman. Duke can possess me, I¡¯ll never mention about marrying again. The Royal Concubine also won¡¯t know about us being together!"

    "Nonsense, what do you treat me for? If I really want, even if you don¡¯t give, I can obtain it. But now I don¡¯t wish for it, so wear your clothes properly, don¡¯t force me to call for people to carry you out."

    Liu Zhongtian released his hands and turned around, walking towards the exit. Before leaving, he threw out one sentence.

    "Leave within one hour."

    Ning Yun-er stared nkly at the Duke leaving. Her fists waved and she started crying out loudly. What kind of magic potion did Wei Qiqi feed the Duke? She really was a demoness who had seduced the Duke¡¯s heart and mind, causing the Duke to not even take in a concubine. Wasn¡¯t this the awesome Duke of the Great Han? Now, in the Duke¡¯s eyes, apart from that woman, he couldn¡¯t see anything else. Ning Yun-er¡¯s love for the Duke all these years was wasted.

    Ning Yun-er had much unwillingness. Her heart felt lonely, she had no refuge now. She sobbed while wearing her clothes, leaving the Duke¡¯s room in a dejected manner. She seemed to have lost her soul as she returned to her own room. Her inner self felt desteness. She held onto the sharp scissors and closed her eyes. She was just about to pierce her own throat when she suddenly stopped. Yun-er opened her eyes and threw the scissors on the floor.

    Why must she die? The Royal Concubine had already left and the Emperor was going to shower his favor on her soon. As long as the Emperor got what he wanted, Wei Qiqi¡¯s body would be unclean. Would she still be so n.o.ble? Would the Third Duke want a woman who had served other men before? Men were extremely particr about these things, especially a chauvinist like the Duke.

    Once Wei Qiqi receives the favor, Third Duke would have no way to go against the heavens. He would marry other women sooner orter. As long as he had new women in his embrace, he wouldn¡¯t remember about the flirtatious Wei Qiqi.

    Ning Yun-er smiled. She would lose out if she died just like that. She must wait patiently for an opportunity to let the Third Duke want her. At that time, the Duke would know that a clean and pure Ning Yun-er was much better than a dirtied Wei Qiqi.

    During the past few days, the Great Han Emperor had difficulty eating and sleeping. He also didn¡¯t show favor to other consorts. Everyday after dealing with governmental affairs, he would sit and do nothing in the hall. The Emperor wasn¡¯t a free man. He couldn¡¯t go anywhere he wanted, especially going out.

    The thought of the General¡¯s Mansion in Chang-an caused the Emperor¡¯s heart to itch. No matter what, the Emperor had to find a chance to leave the pce and look for Wei Qiqi.

    Today, after going through the pet.i.tions, the Great Han Emperor finally couldn¡¯t contain it. He put down the brush in his hands and changed his clothing into a casual one. He brought a few experts and left without the Dowager knowing.

    Upon reaching the mansion, the Emperor was extremely anxious. Who knew what Wei Qiqi was busy with at this moment? Was she anxious just like him? The Emperor just entered the mansion when Xiaoyuzi came rushing forward with a bitter face full of mud.

    "Your Majesty, you¡¯ve finallye. I plead with you to let me go back and serve you. General Qi is going to torture me to death!" Seeing Xiaoyuzi¡¯s haggard look, one would know that he must have been teased by Wei Qiqi until he couldn¡¯t take it.

    The Emperor was not in the mood to bother about him, more so when it came to him suffering humiliation. He only anxiously asked, "Where is Wei Qiqi?"

    "Your Majesty, you must be careful. This General¡¯s Mansion had been modified by Wei Qiqi till there are dangers everywhere. This servant¡¯s face was due to that!"

    "Haha..." The Emperorughed loudly, "Looks like my beauty is cunning and cute."

    Xiaoyuzi made a bitter expression. Cunning and cute? Anyway the one who was suffering was not the Emperor, of course he found it cute. However in Xiaoyuzi¡¯s eyes, she was a demon.

    The courtyard of the mansion entered his eyes, in the middle was a huge training ground. Wei Qiqi was dressed in a man¡¯s ck clothing, sitting on the chair by the side. She looked rxed, with one leg over the other. Both her pretty eyes were squinted. Her thin hands were lightly raised, pointing at a guard that was lying t on the floor.

    "Continue, continue. Why can¡¯t you support yourself anymore, quickly get up!"

    A soldier on the training ground was supporting himself, "General Qi, I have already done 100 pushups, I can¡¯t do anymore! Please spare my life!"

    "Continue, you aren¡¯t allowed to stop!" Wei Qiqi furiously stood up and walked over. She grabbed the guard¡¯s cor, "Get up and do 150. One look and I know that you were skiving in the pce and eating free rice. Your dumb Emperor is probably like you."

    "Aiya, General Qi, you will be beheaded for speaking nonsense!" The soldier reminded her.

    "If I¡¯m beheaded, you guys will be happy because there¡¯s no need to guard me anymore!"

    "No, no, I don¡¯t mean that!"

    "If that¡¯s not what you meant then continue doing!" Wei Qiqi did an "ok" sign. She wanted them to tire to death.

    That soldier continued doing the difficult pushups. Qiqi turned around, looked at the soldiers who were enjoying the scene and smiled.

    "What are you all looking at, go and do, everyone must do 150. Let¡¯s see if you all still have the energy to keep frolicking about at my room entrance. I¡¯ll make you all so tired that you can¡¯t even open you eyes."

    Wei Qiqi finished her words and returned to her seat. Both of her legs extended and sheid nted on the chair. Shezily called out for the servants at the side, "Ma.s.sage my shoulders and serve me well, if not I¡¯ll get you all to do pushups as well!"

    "Yes, General!" Two servants quickly went forward and started without dy to serve her at both sides.

    Xiaoyuzi from afar was sobbing and spoke to the Emperor softly, "Your Majesty, did you see that, she really is a... master that is difficult to serve. I can¡¯t serve her."

    The Emperor gave Xiaoyuzi a cold re. Xiaoyuzi immediately shut his mouth. The Emperor had no intention to let him go back. Looks like he still had to serve Wei Qiqi. When he thought about General Qi, Xiaoyuzi could only sigh and had no positive feelings. "His Majesty arrives!" Xiaoyuzi shouted loudly.

 Chapter 128

    The Emperor was here? Xiaoyuzi¡¯s shout caused the whole training ground to descend into chaos. The soldiers who were lying t on the floor all climbed up clumsily. The servants also stopped what they were doing and frantically knelt on the ground. Wei Qiqi looked left and right and copied their actions. Her head drooped low as she cussed in her heart. This d.a.m.ned Emperor, why did hee here? Could he want to take advantage of her again? This pretentious lecher.

    The Emperor immediately walked to Qiqi¡¯s side and bent down, using both of his hands to lift up Wei Qiqi. He carefully sized her up. This little beauty is weird, even if she wore a man¡¯s ck clothing, his heart was still moved.

    Qiqi stood up and looked at the Emperor fearlessly. Her jet ck hair waspatible with the clean-cut ck clothing, contrasting with her fair and white small face. Her eyes were ck and shining, seemingly like water and containing feelings. Her long eyshes were seductive. She didn¡¯t need to pose borately to make people dote on her.

    "You really are a beauty, so mesmerizing even without dressing up." The Emperor held onto Qiqi¡¯s thin hands, "I want to chat with you."

    Chat? What was there to chat? He ordered so many pce guards and servants here to watch and confine her. And there was that d.a.m.ned eunuch Xiaoyuzi, always following behind her just like an irritating bug. She was sorely irritated with him.

    The Emperor brought Qiqi into the room. Xiaoyuzi brought tea in and then instructed the guards and servants to retreat. The room only had Wei Qiqi and the Emperor left. Wei Qiqi¡¯s heart had numerous thoughts. He came here because he had thoughts of apprehending her again. She must not anger him, instead she must use tactics to dy things.

    "I wish to stay here tonight..." The Emperor held onto Wei Qiqi¡¯s hand.

    Stay here? Wishful thinking! Qiqi really felt like giving him a p. However he was the Emperor, hence she couldn¡¯t be so rude and create trouble. She still wanted to keep her life and live a good life with Liu Zhongtian.

    "Does the Emperor wish to coerce Qiqi?" Wei Qiqi extended her hands and purposely expressed a pitiful look. She spoke in a dejected tone.

    "I only want to be with the woman that I love. You made me unable to sleep well at night. I am thoroughly spent. You have caused me to suffer much. Tonight serve and apany me, let me understand and see your demeanour. When the Dowager in the pce is no longer angry, I¡¯ll bring you into the pce."

    The Emperor extended his hands to hug Wei Qiqi. Qiqi speedily evaded. The Emperornded on nothing and felt somewhat furious. Wei Qiqi suddenly covered her mouth andughed lightly, making the Emperor unable to be angry.

    "Your Majesty, Qiqi has not yet like you from the bottom of her heart, yet you are so anxious to obtain me. What difference is there from wanting to force me?" Wei Qiqi was testing the waters. If the Emperor dared to be forceful and make a din, she must make many preparations and cause him to take the initiative to give up.

    The Great Han Emperor was burning in the inside. When had he cared about all these when he showed favor on women in the past? Those women were all obediently lying on the bed. When the Emperor was done he would leave, sometimes not even saying a word. Why would this Wei Qiqi have this request?

    "I possess the Great Han empire. The world belongs to me and I have unparalleled power. I am a Great Han man, why would you not like me? Are you trying to y tricks with me?"

    "Keke" Qiqi smiled, "Qiqi doesn¡¯t want these. What I want is a love between a man and woman, not a love between me and the Great Han. No matter how much Your Majesty owns, you are just a man only."

    "What a well spoken sentence. That I am just a man. These are the sincerest words I¡¯ve heard. However countless people fear me and only know that I have unparalleled power and wealth, yet they don¡¯t know that as a man, I have feelings too!"

    The Great Han Emperor really liked Qiqi¡¯s words. Yes, no matter how much power andnd he had, he was just a man. Without the woman he liked, what use was it?

    The Emperor¡¯s mood lifted up when he heard Wei Qiqi say that. Qiqi knew that her chance was here, hence she immediately continued, "Your Majesty, please don¡¯t force Qiqi. Wait a while more and give me some time."

    When he heard that, he understood Wei Qiqi¡¯s meaning. She was a smart woman. After speaking all those tteries, at the end of the day she was just hoping that the Emperor would respect her. However... the Emperor frowned. He was just about to refute when Wei Qiqi tugged at his sleeves.

    "Qiqi knows that Your Majesty will definitely agree with Qiqi. Furthermore Qiqi is wedded with the Third Duke, I can¡¯t forget about him at the moment. Your Majesty also doesn¡¯t wish to see that I¡¯m a heartless woman."

    Wei Qiqi saw that the Emperor was hesitating, she then continued, "Qiqi doesn¡¯t wish to speak lies. In my heart there¡¯s no Emperor. This big General¡¯s Mansion is just a cage to Qiqi."

    Cage? This wasn¡¯t what the Emperor wanted to hear. Even though the Emperor knew that this was a cage, he didn¡¯t want to admit to confining his beloved woman. Although he did that, he waved his sleeve, somewhat angered, "Your heart doesn¡¯t have me, but instead only has the Third Duke?"

    Wei Qiqi didn¡¯t want to anger the Emperor, if not she would be in bad luck tonight, "That irritating Duke, I don¡¯t like him even more. He doesn¡¯t understand what is being gentle. He kept forcing Qiqi, hence Qiqi doesn¡¯t like men who aren¡¯t gentle. Your Majesty must be an exception among Great Han men?"

    How could the Emperor admit that he was also heartless? He frantically exined, "I am of course an exception."

    "Then Your Majesty won¡¯t stay back tonight?"

    "This..."

    "Your Majesty is really a man who knows how to cherish women. How could the ma.s.ses not like you?"

    The Emperor was ted with what Qiqi said. She was not only beautiful, she also had a smart mind. Although he already knew Qiqi¡¯s dying tactics, it still worked on him. Facing this woman, the Emperor really had to be patient. It was best that it wouldn¡¯t take too long, he couldn¡¯t wait for so long.

    "Your Majesty, have you heard of the idiom ¡¯Apanying the ruler is like being together with a tiger¡¯?"

    "Why would you think of that?" The Emperor was shocked.

    "Qiqi is clumsy and wild. If I offend Your Majesty someday, won¡¯t I lose my life? Your Majesty must promise to not sentence me to death."

    "Why would I be willing to kill you?" The Emperor pulled Wei Qiqi¡¯s hand and gently caressed it, "I will always love you and not hurt you! Are you scared that I¡¯ll go back on my word?"

    Wei Qiqi looked at the Emperor. In the past she was revolted with him, however looking at his devoted look now, she felt moved and was put in a difficult position. Why must the Emperor like a woman who was not fated with him? Her heart now was filled with another man.

    "Your Majesty, what Qiqi is worried about is this. I hope that you can give me proof of my immunity." No matter what she had to get it, even though the Emperor¡¯s words were made of gold, it was still better to have something substantial.

    "Wei Qiqi, my words are proof itself. How can I go back on my words?" The Emperor was somewhat unhappy, couldn¡¯t he just promise verbally? Why must she have hard evidence? At this time, how could the Emperor bear to kill her?

    "Qiqi only wants a death immunity proof. Your Majesty can¡¯t fulfill this simple request, yet you say that you love me, Qiqi doesn¡¯t believe!"

    Wei Qiqi put her hands behind her back in a lovely manner. Her face disyed an unhappy look, which made others pity and love her, how could he not agree?

    The Emperor was immediately frantic, "I¡¯ll give you, alright." After speaking, the Emperor took out a jade te from his sleeves, "A person who possesses this jade te is granted immunity from death forever!"

    "Your Majesty is a good person!" Wei Qiqi grabbed the jade te and turned around and left. The Emperor held onto her hand and pulled Qiqi gently into his embrace. His fingers touched Qiqi¡¯s face endearingly, his eyes disying endless affection.

    "Why is it that when I have so many women, there is none who can give me such a feeling? Qiqi..." The Emperor hugged Qiqi with affection. It was only a hug, but the Emperor descended into a lost state. No wonder Liu Zhongtian would .u.mte negative energy and spit blood for this woman. The Emperor had s.n.a.t.c.hed a treasure and afort from him.

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s hands held tightly onto the jade te. She felt that the Emperor was hugging even tighter, his cor touching her hair, causing her to feel vexed.

    "Your Majesty, Qiqi is unable to breathe, Your Majesty..."

    The Emperor rxed his arms, "Let me hug you for a while and I¡¯ll return. Who knows how long must I wait before I cane here again. I am a man without freedom! I have to govern the country and am tired everyday."

    Wei Qiqi felt that this man seemed to be helpless. That tone was full of grief. Could it be an unhappy thing to be the Emperor? He had so many consorts which he didn¡¯t know how to cherish. Maybe Qiqi couldn¡¯t understand, neither did she want to understand. The rtionship between the Emperor and Qiqi was fated to be broken.

    It was only after a long while that the Emperor let go of her, keeping with his promise and leaving the mansion.

    Wei Qiqi heaved a sigh of relief. She looked at the death immunity jade te in her hands. She hoped to use it when the situation calls for it. This time around she sweet-talked her way out of a predicament, however it wouldn¡¯t be so easy the next time when the Emperor wanted her to serve him.

    The Emperor returned to his residence andid alone on the bed. He was beginning to regret, why would he agree to Wei Qiqi¡¯s request, whom he had been pining for day and night. She really was a woman who could mesmerize people. If this continued, when would he satisfy his desires? No, he couldn¡¯t listen to her. He had to relieve his thoughts.

    The Emperor thought of Wei Qiqi¡¯s lithe figure, charming face and thin arms. The more he thought, the more the fire inside of him burned. He felt his whole body on fire. He stood up and walked in big steps out of the residence. The eunuch immediately ran up, "Your Majesty?"

    "Which consort did I neglect recently?"

    "All of them!"

    "Really, pick a woman for me, any of them will do!"

    "Then it shall be Lady Lanfei. She just entered, chosen by the Dowager for you. She¡¯s still a virgin. After the wedding previously, you left for governmental affairs. Till now you haven¡¯t showed favor on her!"

    "Then it shall be her!"

    "His Majesty is preparing to go Lady Lanfei¡¯s residence!"

 Chapter 129

    Chapter 129 ¨C Wrong Bed (2)

    The Great Han Emperor really hated this voice. This shout would let the whole pce know that the Emperor was going to someone¡¯s ce to seek pleasure. However this was the rule, and rules couldn¡¯t be broken. Especially the Emperor, he couldn¡¯t take the lead to break the rules.

    Lady Lanfei had already followed the rules andid down naked on the bed. Under the pce maid¡¯s service, the Emperor undressed. He pulled open the nket and looked coldly at the snow white body that was trembling. He mercilessly went down. Without even kissing that woman, he entered immediately. Lanfei was in pain till her face lost color. Patches of bloodstains dyed itself on the cloth. She bit her teeth and didn¡¯t dare to make a single noise.

    Following the Emperor¡¯s repeated assaults, Lanfei on the bed groaned. The Emperor felt extremely furious and suddenly hollered, ¡°Shut up!¡±

    Lanfei immediately shut her mouth, letting the Emperor gallop in her body without restraints. A whileter, the Emperor felt irritated and finished up. He got up and looked silently at the woman on the bed. Lanfei¡¯s cheeks were blushing, her looks were considered beautiful. However,pared to Wei Qiqi, whether it was looks or spirituality, she was much more inferior.

    The Emperor got down the bed, still feeling vexed. The servants quickly put on his clothes for him. Without turning his head, the Emperor walked away in big steps, not even staying for a short while.

    Lady Lanfei was helped by the servants to sit up. She started sobbing. As the servants helped clean her body, Lanfei finally couldn¡¯t control herself and asked.

    ¡°Does the Emperor treat the other consorts in this manner?¡±

    ¡°From what I heard most of them are like that. The Emperor seems to not have a consort he particrly like. Some were only shown favor once and they never get to see the Emperor again.¡±

    ¡°Do I only have this one time!¡± Lanfei thought about the Emperor¡¯s cold look. Without asking, she knew the answer.

    In the back pce, there were numerous consorts. However they all had grievances. Lanfei was not the only one who was shown favor only once. The Emperor was famous for abstaining from sexual acts. He often didn¡¯t visit his consorts for a few days and even half a month. Going by the list, some didn¡¯t even see the Emperor for a year. Hence the consorts were fighting with each other endlessly. Those who wished to seek the Emperor¡¯s love would use all kinds of methods, causing the back pce to have endless disputes. Countless women stayed alone in their empty rooms, lonely for life.

    The Emperor returned to his residence, still feeling depressed on the inside. Why was he still like this after he vented himself? He furiously paced to and fro. He didn¡¯t want anybody but Wei Qiqi. Maybe he would only find peace when he had obtained Wei Qiqi.

    ¡°Summon Xiaoyuzi into the pce!¡±

    It was the middle of the night, Xiaoyuzi didn¡¯t know what the Emperor was so anxious about, to summon him at all cost. Maybe he wanted Xiaoyuzi back in the pce. Xiaoyuzi felt happy in his heart and cheerfully entered the Emperor¡¯s residence.

    ¡°Your Majesty, your servant rushed here immediately after hearing your summon!¡±

    ¡°I am looking for you to help me think of a solution!¡±

    ¡°Your Majesty, please speak!¡±

    ¡°I want to stay in the General¡¯s Mansion tomorrow, think of a n to let Wei Qiqi submit to me!¡±

    When Xiaoyuzi heard that, he immediately wiped the sweat off his forehead, ¡°This¡­ is a bit difficult!¡±

    ¡°If it is easy, will I still look for you? It is precisely because she won¡¯t agree. If she willingly epts me, where will there be a chance for you to perform?¡± The Emperor said furiously.

    ¡°Your Majesty is right, but how do you want her to submit?¡± Xiaoyuzi tried to test the waters. He hoped that the Emperor wouldn¡¯t say ¡®that¡¯, because even if Xiaoyuzi was an immortal, he wouldn¡¯t be able to influence the stubborn Wei Qiqi.

    ¡°As long as I can stay and she doesn¡¯t run away!¡±

    Xiaoyuzi thought hard for a long while when suddenly his eyes lit up. He thought of an idea, ¡°Why not feed General Qi with a drug. She will be passionate and obedient in this manner.¡±

    When the Emperor heard this he was furious. Wasn¡¯t Xiaoyuzi making Wei Qiqi hate the Emperor? ¡°No, change to another one. This isn¡¯t an act of a gentleman. Qiqi will look down on me!¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s true, then¡­¡± Xiaoyuzi touched his head, ¡°Get drunk, oh right, if she gets drunk with Your Majesty¡­ she can¡¯t me other people!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s a good idea, you go call her.¡±

    ¡°Xiaoyuzi is scared. If Your Majesty denies any rtion, I¡¯ll be in for trouble. Furthermore I won¡¯t have a backing.¡± Xiaoyuzi squeezed his brain juice and kept thinking. Suddenly he had an idea, ¡°Your Majesty, let Concubine Hanyu go.¡±

    ¡°Why her? I don¡¯t wish to see her!¡± The Emperor was no longer interested in these consorts, especially Hanyu. Her heart was not with him, it was time to give her the cold shoulder.

    ¡°Your Majesty, you should just give Concubine Hanyu up and change for a Wei Qiqi!¡± Xiaoyuzi rubbed the sweat off his forehead. He didn¡¯t know if this idea was suitable. If it didn¡¯t pan out well it would infuriate the Emperor.

    When the Emperor heard it, he was energized. If he could swap, he was willing. However what did Xiaoyuzi mean?

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    Xiaoyuzi spoke softly, ¡°Pardon me for being straightforward. Concubine Hanyu has always like Third Duke. Your Majesty might as well fulfill her wish. On one hand Wei Qiqi will give up on Third Duke, on the other hand, Wei Qiqi will buy in to being drunk¡­¡±

    ¡°Buying in to be drunk?¡± The Emperor seemed to be interested. He carefully listened to Xiaoyuzi speaking about the n.

    Xiaoyuzi spoke with confidence, ¡°Tomorrow, let Hanyu enter the General¡¯s Mansion and treat Wei Qiqi to a drink. As long as Hanyu is able to get Wei Qiqi drunk, Your Majesty can release Hanyu to let her go to the Third Duke¡¯s manor to continue their old times. This way the Third Duke won¡¯t have the energy to pester Wei Qiqi. Wei Qiqi¡¯s only ce of retreat will disappear as well. Later the Emperor can directly do that with Wei Qiqi¡­ sooner orter she will be conferred as a consort and enter the pce.¡±

    ¡°Arrange everything. When the things are done, I will reward you!¡±

    ¡°Yes, Your Majesty!¡±

    When Concubine Hanyu heard Xiaoyuzi¡¯s n, she was scared till she was trembling. Why was she allowed to leave the pce suddenly? She must have offended the Emperor in some way and made him angry. That was why he wanted to chase her out. However when Hanyu understood Xiaoyuzi¡¯s intentions, she immediately understood the intricacies behind this n. The Emperor was hitting on Liu Zhongtian again. Wei Qiqi that beauty was going to leave the Third Duke.

    She was willing to get Wei Qiqi drunk. She was even more willing to rekindle old times with Liu Zhongtian. However to let her leave the pce, she was worried. If Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t want her at all, she would lose everything!

    Concubine Hanyu knew that the Emperor would always be the Emperor. There were countless women in the pce. The consorts would have a time when their beauty fade. If Wei Qiqi entered the pce, she (Hanyu) would be a lonely woman that no one would care about. No matter which path it was, she was unwilling to choose it. However she had to gamble onest time, if not thetter days could only be spent sighing. Hence she agreed.

    When it was near sundusk, Concubine Hanyu brought servants and left the pce mysteriously. She made haste for the General¡¯s Mansion. The Emperor was pacing about in his residence. He couldn¡¯t wait anymore and he was prepared to leave the pce in four hours. He hoped that Hanyu would¡¯ve done the things that were requested of her.

    Wei Qiqi was forcing the soldiers to train under the sun. A servant came running over, saying that Concubine Hanyu hade. Qiqi felt strange. What was that woman here for? Could she be here to join the fun? Qiqi hurriedly wiped the sweat off her forehead and quickly went into the inner hall. She saw that Hanyu was sitting on a chair, looking extremely sad.

    ¡°Why did Lady Hanyue to Qiqi¡¯s mansion?¡± Wei Qiqi picked up the snacks on the table and shoved them into her mouth.

    ¡°General Qi, Hanyu is feeling bitter in my heart. There¡¯s no one in the pce to talk to, hence I thought of looking for a confidante outside.¡± Hanyu gently rubbed her eyes. She seemed to be really sad. Qiqi¡¯s heart was full of doubts, what was this Hanyu trying to do?

    ¡°Confidante? Qiqi is so stupid, I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t console you!¡±

    ¡°Qiqi, we like the same man. Now we are facing the same fate. How could you not console me?¡± Hanyu stood up sorrowfully. ¡°Hanyu knows that we can¡¯t change the reality, hence I only wish to drink a cup with General Qi!¡±

    Wei Qiqi really pitied this Concubine Hanyu. A typical ancient era woman, her life was tough. She could only enjoy material wealth, yet had no fate with love. However she spoke one sentence wrongly. Wei Qiqi would never follow her footsteps. The same difficult question shall have two different answers!

    Hanyu¡¯s eyes had tears brimming. Tears fell down instantly, ¡°General Qi will apany me won¡¯t you? Let¡¯s drink together and get drunk. Hanyu¡¯s life is worse than death. My body is in the pce, yet my heart is outside. I¡¯m suffering endlessly!¡±

    Wei Qiqi looked at Hanyu¡¯s sad look and also felt sad for her, ¡°Don¡¯t be so sad, I¡¯ll apany you.¡±

    Hanyu started pouring wine for Qiqi, ¡°In the pce, Hanyu can¡¯t drink wine. Now that I¡¯m out, I really want to be drunk. We can be considered as the Duke¡¯s new and old women. Apany me to drink this cup!¡±

    Hanyu was really capable. Qiqi drank three cups of spicy Great Han wine in a row. Very quickly Qiqi¡¯s world was spinning. Hanyu¡¯s tolerance was very high, she was actually not drunk. They continued drinking. Unknowingly they drank finished all the wine on the table. Wei Qiqi couldn¡¯t climb up at all. Hanyu looked at thepletely drunk Wei Qiqi and smiled lightly.

    ¡°Wei Qiqi, Hanyu is really envious of you. When the Emperor wanted me initially, it wasn¡¯t because that he likes me. He just wanted to see me suffer in the pce. Today the Emperor wants you because he likes you. You¡¯ll definitely receive extra favor when you enter the pce. If you are lucky and bears his child, you¡¯ll reach heaven in one step.¡±

    ¡°What¡­¡± Qiqi¡¯s vision was blurry as she extended her hand. She seemed to have heard Hanyu, yet she wasn¡¯t clear. She was so giddy that she couldn¡¯t raise her head. There was someone who pulled her up and put her on the bed. Qiqi hugged the nket and lost her consciousness.

 Chapter 130

    Publishedat 28th of April 2019 02:17:51 PMChapter 130

    Hanyu looked coldly at Wei Qiqi who was on the bed . She felt that Qiqi was an innocent woman with low alcohol tolerance . For her own happiness, Hanyu could only do this .

    ¡°You should also taste the feeling of being dominated by a man you don¡¯t love . Hanyu will take good care of the Third Duke for you . You should just follow the Emperor with devotion!¡±

    Hanyu didn¡¯t feel a shred of remorse for helping the Emperor to get Wei Qiqi drunk . She felt that for all the things she had suffered, logically there should be someone suffering the same as well . That person was Wei Qiqi . There was no better choice . Qiqi had already obtained Liu Zhongtian and lived a happy life that ought to belong to Hanyu . Qiqi should experience what was it like to be sad .

    ¡°When is the Emperoring?¡± Hanyu had sessfullypleted her mission . She found Xiaoyuzi, who extended a finger to indicate that the Emperor was dyed by the Dowager, hence he could onlye 2 hourster .

    Hanyu looked meaningfully at Wei Qiqi, who was on the bed, ¡°I¡¯ll give you my consort t.i.tle and you shall return the Third Duke to me!¡±

    Wei Qiqi was drunk till she lost consciousness . The maids put her on the bed, awaiting for the arrival of the Emperor . How could Wei Qiqi, who was in her dreams, possibly know about how the evil plot was unfolding?

    Third Duke Liu Zhongtian was feeling unsettled for some reason today, his heart wasn¡¯t calm . He put down the scrolls in irritation, he kept thinking about Wei Qiqi¡¯s yful and cheeky manner . He calcted that it had been quite some time since he met Qiqi . The mansion didn¡¯t allow a single man to enter . This was difficult for Liu Zhongtian . Could the Third Duke be forced to do a sneaky thing like climbing over walls to take a peek?

    However, today¡¯s irritation was extremely intense . Liu Zhongtian furiously threw the scrolls . He stood up, no matter what he had to see Wei Qiqi today . His thoughts towards her caused him to be unable to sit still .

    Liu Zhongtian changed his clothes and walked out of the room in big steps . He b.u.mped into Ning Yun-er, who was sending snacks over . Ning Yun-er looked at Liu Zhongtian strangely, ¡°Duke, are you going out? Yun-er made some snacks...¡±

    ¡°En!¡± Liu Zhongtian replied and anxiously walked out .

    ¡°Where is the Duke going?¡± Yun-er didn¡¯t give up and asked . After asking she felt that it was somewhat inappropriate for her to meddle in the Duke¡¯s whereabouts .

    Liu Zhongtian really got angry . He stopped in his steps and said furiously, ¡°I want to go see my Royal Concubine, must I ask for your permission? It¡¯s best for you not to meddle in my affairs!¡±

    ¡°Yun-er doesn¡¯t mean in that way... Duke!¡± Yun-er drooped her head, the jealousy in her heart acting up again . It was that Wei Qiqi again, when would the Duke be able to forget about her?

    Seeing the Third Duke leaving the backyard in such a hurried manner, Ning Yun-er was so angry that she threw the snacks on the floor . She knew that the Duke was going to the General¡¯s Mansion to meet up with Wei Qiqi . The more she thought the more jealous she got . No . Ning Yun-er stomped her foot . No matter what she couldn¡¯t let the Duke be seduced again . She wanted to go to the mansion to stop them, to find that vixen and make things clear . Since Qiqi had the Emperor, why must she be entangled with the Third Duke .

    Ning Yun-er returned to her own room . She changed into pretty clothes and left hurriedly . She wanted to reach the mansion before the Duke arrives there . There she would show that woman who was the boss .

    At this moment, Liu Zhongtian was anxiously walking towards the door of the Duke¡¯s manor . He was stopped by the butler, ¡°Duke, quickly go to the side hall . There¡¯s trouble!¡±

    ¡°Who?¡±

    ¡°Concubine Hanyu!¡±

    Liu Zhongtian was shocked . Why did Hanyue out of the pce, how was that possible? How could a consort leave the pce as she pleased? Wasn¡¯t she afraid that the Emperor would kill her in his rage? Liu Zhongtian could only endure his desire to see Qiqi and quickly followed the butler to enter the side hall . At this moment the more pressing issue was to deal with the sudden appearance of Hanyu .

    Ning Yun-er ran in small steps to the entrace . The Duke was already gone . Why was he so fast? Was Wei Qiqi¡¯s charms that great? She ordered people to get the carriage ready and left with the servants in a hurry towards the General¡¯s Mansion .

    When Ning Yun-er arrived at the mansion, the sky was already dark .

    Yun-er got down the carriage and looked at the mansion¡¯s door . It looked rather awesome . She walked up in small steps . The guard was a female . She only asked a simple question before allowing Ning Yun-er to enter .

    A servant looked at Ning Yun-er strangely, ¡°Miss, who are you looking for? This is the General¡¯s Mansion . ¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m looking for Wei Qiqi!¡±

    ¡°General Qi is sleeping!¡± The servant exined, as if not daring to let her disturb Wei Qiqi .

    ¡°What?¡± Ning Yun-er¡¯s lungs were about to explode . How could the Duke be so hard-pressed? Yun-er was already very fast, yet the two of them were even faster... Ning Yun-er was so sad that tears dropped down . She was going to go all out . Even if the Duke was to kill her, she would rebuke Wei Qiqi . Who did Wei Qiqi love? The Emperor or the Third Duke? She couldn¡¯t possibly have a leg on two boats right? This flirtatious woman, how could the Duke be so mesmerized with her?

    Ning Yun-er quickly barged into the inner hall .

    ¡°Miss, you can¡¯t enter, General Qi will punish!¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m General Qi¡¯s sister, why will she punish? Scram!¡± Yun-er stared at the servant and continued barging in .

    ¡°General¡¯s Qi¡¯s sister...¡± The servant stopped in her tracks, looking suspiciously at this woman . If she really was General Qi¡¯s sister, then the servant couldn¡¯t afford to offend her . If not when Qiqi wakes up tomorrow, there would be someone in for trouble .

    Ning Yun-er brought her own servant and entered Qiqi¡¯s room . Yun-er was really scared to find out that the Duke was on Qiqi¡¯s bed . If she opens the bed curtain, would the Third Duke be angry and kill her? Yun-er retreated in fear, however she immediately lifted her chest . If she couldn¡¯t obtain the Duke¡¯s heart, then she would let the Duke kill her . To die in the hands of the Duke and let him be guilty for life and owe her forever . It was better than suffering while living .

    Thinking till here, Ning Yun-er quickly walked to the bed and pulled open the curtains . Following that all her fury disappeared . There was only Wei Qiqi lying on bed with her flushed cheeks . She was sleeping very soundly . The Duke? Yun-er counted the time . It was not right, could she be too anxious to reach here and the Duke couldn¡¯t reach here in time? Great . If the Duke was already here, she wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything .

    Ning Yun-er put down the curtain . It was impossible for the Duke to note here . Ning Yun-er knew Liu Zhongtian¡¯s character very well . He looked like he had to see Qiqi at all cost today, hence he would definitelye . Maybe he was held up by something .

    A whileter when the Dukees and sees the small flushed face of Wei Qiqi¡¯s, together with that seductive sleeping posture, he would be unable to control himself . Wei Qiqi really was a tempting vixen, a cheap s**t that seduces men .

    Ning Yun-er pulled open the curtain once again and angrily pulled Wei Qiqi up . How dare she pose like this to seduce men . ¡°Get up, don¡¯t pretend to sleep . You still want to seduce the Duke?¡±

    Wei Qiqi was dead drunk . When Yun-er¡¯s hands rxed, Qiqi fell on the bed softly . Yun-er was shocked, ¡°She¡¯s drunk?¡±

    So she was drunk . This woman . Ning Yun-er sat by the bedside . A drunk beauty, wouldn¡¯t the Duke lose more control?

    ¡°Demoness, vixen . The Duke¡¯s soul has been hooked by you!¡± Ning Yun-er covered her face and cried . The servant by the side didn¡¯t dare to make a noise . One was a Royal Concubine, the other was Miss Yun-er . It was not good to lean to either side, hence she could only shut up .

    Ning Yun-er suddenly stopped crying . A thought shed in her mind . Now, it was alreadyte and the lights were off . The room was pitch-ck . How could the Duke differentiate between who was Yun-er and who was Qiqi? She suddenly smiled and hurriedly wiped away her tears . She ordered the servants .

    ¡°You alle over, bring Wei Qiqi out of the room and hide her!¡±

    ¡°Hide her?¡± The servants looked at Yun-er in fear . They asked in a low voice, ¡°Where should we hide her? If the Royal Concubine wakes up, we¡¯re afraid...¡±

    ¡°The Royal Concubine is so powerful, we don¡¯t dare!¡±

    Ning Yun-er bit her lips, ¡°That makes sense . If we hide her in the mansion, she will spoil my ns if she wakes up . However if we throw her on the streets, no matter what she is still the Emperor¡¯s favorite woman . Let¡¯s throw her into her own room . Remember to lock her door! Then we won¡¯t have any worries this way . ¡±

    ¡°This...¡± The servant was scared till she knelt down, ¡°The Duke will kill us!¡±

    ¡°The Duke is not in the manor . He¡¯ll only go back tomorrow . At that time I would¡¯ve gone back, don¡¯t be afraid!¡± Yun-er smiled lightly . What a wless n . She only had to wait for the Duke to take the initiative . When things were done, the Duke wouldn¡¯t ignore Yun-er because he had a strong sense of responsibility .

    The servants changed Wei Qiqi¡¯s clothes . To hide from others, they changed Wei Qiqi¡¯s hair into a servant¡¯s hairstyle . After that a servant piggybacked her out .

    The guard outside the door looked at them strangely . The servant quickly exined, ¡°Xiaoyu has fainted . General Qi ordered me to bring her to see the physician!¡±

    ¡°Oh! Go!¡± The soldier at the door yawned and waved his hand irritatedly . The servants all walked out . Just like that, Wei Qiqi was brought out of the General¡¯s Mansion and ended up in the Duke¡¯s manor without anyone knowing . She continued sleeping .

    Ning Yun-er looked at the bed happily . She touched her face shyly . The Duke was going toe in a while . Even though the Duke would treat her as Wei Qiqi and that she felt ufortable in her heart, as long as things were done, judging by the Duke¡¯s character, he wouldn¡¯t give up on her . After all Yun-er grew up in the manor and was not a cheap woman .

    Yun-er shyly took off her clothes and let down her hair . Her face was flushed as sheid on the bed, thinking about the scene where the Duke would enter the room and hug her . She smiled subconsciously . Yun-er mumbled softly . Wei Qiqi, was she the only one who knew how to seduce men? Ning Yun-er knew too . When that timees she wanted to see how would the Duke promise to only love Wei Qiqi .

    The General Mansion seemed to calm down, only waiting for a good show to start . However there was a figure shing across the high walls . There was someone who jumped in . He looked around before barging into the inner residence stealthily . He edged towards the bed . Could he be the Third Duke?

    Hanyu looked coldly at Wei Qiqi who was on the bed . She felt that Qiqi was an innocent woman with low alcohol tolerance . For her own happiness, Hanyu could only do this

    .

    ¡°You should also taste the feeling of being dominated by a man you don¡¯t love . Hanyu will take good care of the Third Duke for you . You should just follow the Emperor with devotion!¡±.

    .

    Hanyu didn¡¯t feel a shred of remorse for helping the Emperor to get Wei Qiqi drunk . She felt that for all the things she had suffered, logically there should be someone suffering the same as well . That person was Wei Qiqi . There was no better choice . Qiqi had already obtained Liu Zhongtian and lived a happy life that ought to belong to Hanyu . Qiqi should experience what was it like to be sad

    .

    ¡°When is the Emperoring?¡± Hanyu had sessfullypleted her mission . She found Xiaoyuzi, who extended a finger to indicate that the Emperor was dyed by the Dowager, hence he could onlye 2 hourster

    .

    Hanyu looked meaningfully at Wei Qiqi, who was on the bed, ¡°I¡¯ll give you my consort t.i.tle and you shall return the Third Duke to me!¡±.

    .

    Wei Qiqi was drunk till she lost consciousness . The maids put her on the bed, awaiting for the arrival of the Emperor . How could Wei Qiqi, who was in her dreams, possibly know about how the evil plot was unfolding?.

    .

    Third Duke Liu Zhongtian was feeling unsettled for some reason today, his heart wasn¡¯t calm . He put down the scrolls in irritation, he kept thinking about Wei Qiqi¡¯s yful and cheeky manner . He calcted that it had been quite some time since he met Qiqi . The mansion didn¡¯t allow a single man to enter . This was difficult for Liu Zhongtian . Could the Third Duke be forced to do a sneaky thing like climbing over walls to take a peek?.

    .

    However, today¡¯s irritation was extremely intense . Liu Zhongtian furiously threw the scrolls . He stood up, no matter what he had to see Wei Qiqi today . His thoughts towards her caused him to be unable to sit still

    .

    Liu Zhongtian changed his clothes and walked out of the room in big steps . He b.u.mped into Ning Yun-er, who was sending snacks over . Ning Yun-er looked at Liu Zhongtian strangely, ¡°Duke, are you going out? Yun-er made some snacks...¡±.

    .

    ¡°En!¡± Liu Zhongtian replied and anxiously walked out

    .

    ¡°Where is the Duke going?¡± Yun-er didn¡¯t give up and asked . After asking she felt that it was somewhat inappropriate for her to meddle in the Duke¡¯s whereabouts

    .

    Liu Zhongtian really got angry . He stopped in his steps and said furiously, ¡°I want to go see my Royal Concubine, must I ask for your permission? It¡¯s best for you not to meddle in my affairs!¡±.

    .

    ¡°Yun-er doesn¡¯t mean in that way... Duke!¡± Yun-er drooped her head, the jealousy in her heart acting up again . It was that Wei Qiqi again, when would the Duke be able to forget about her?.

    .

    Seeing the Third Duke leaving the backyard in such a hurried manner, Ning Yun-er was so angry that she threw the snacks on the floor . She knew that the Duke was going to the General¡¯s Mansion to meet up with Wei Qiqi . The more she thought the more jealous she got . No . Ning Yun-er stomped her foot . No matter what she couldn¡¯t let the Duke be seduced again . She wanted to go to the mansion to stop them, to find that vixen and make things clear . Since Qiqi had the Emperor, why must she be entangled with the Third Duke

    .

    Ning Yun-er returned to her own room . She changed into pretty clothes and left hurriedly . She wanted to reach the mansion before the Duke arrives there . There she would show that woman who was the boss

    .

    At this moment, Liu Zhongtian was anxiously walking towards the door of the Duke¡¯s manor . He was stopped by the butler, ¡°Duke, quickly go to the side hall . There¡¯s trouble!¡±.

    .

    ¡°Who?¡±.

    .

    ¡°Concubine Hanyu!¡±.

    .

    Liu Zhongtian was shocked . Why did Hanyue out of the pce, how was that possible? How could a consort leave the pce as she pleased? Wasn¡¯t she afraid that the Emperor would kill her in his rage? Liu Zhongtian could only endure his desire to see Qiqi and quickly followed the butler to enter the side hall . At this moment the more pressing issue was to deal with the sudden appearance of Hanyu

    .

    Ning Yun-er ran in small steps to the entrace . The Duke was already gone . Why was he so fast? Was Wei Qiqi¡¯s charms that great? She ordered people to get the carriage ready and left with the servants in a hurry towards the General¡¯s Mansion

    .

    When Ning Yun-er arrived at the mansion, the sky was already dark

    .

    Yun-er got down the carriage and looked at the mansion¡¯s door . It looked rather awesome . She walked up in small steps . The guard was a female . She only asked a simple question before allowing Ning Yun-er to enter

    .

    A servant looked at Ning Yun-er strangely, ¡°Miss, who are you looking for? This is the General¡¯s Mansion . ¡±.

    .

    ¡°I¡¯m looking for Wei Qiqi!¡±.

    .

    ¡°General Qi is sleeping!¡± The servant exined, as if not daring to let her disturb Wei Qiqi

    .

    ¡°What?¡± Ning Yun-er¡¯s lungs were about to explode . How could the Duke be so hard-pressed? Yun-er was already very fast, yet the two of them were even faster... Ning Yun-er was so sad that tears dropped down . She was going to go all out . Even if the Duke was to kill her, she would rebuke Wei Qiqi . Who did Wei Qiqi love? The Emperor or the Third Duke? She couldn¡¯t possibly have a leg on two boats right? This flirtatious woman, how could the Duke be so mesmerized with her?.

    .

    Ning Yun-er quickly barged into the inner hall

    .

    ¡°Miss, you can¡¯t enter, General Qi will punish!¡±.

    .

    ¡°I¡¯m General Qi¡¯s sister, why will she punish? Scram!¡± Yun-er stared at the servant and continued barging in

    .

    ¡°General¡¯s Qi¡¯s sister...¡± The servant stopped in her tracks, looking suspiciously at this woman . If she really was General Qi¡¯s sister, then the servant couldn¡¯t afford to offend her . If not when Qiqi wakes up tomorrow, there would be someone in for trouble

    .

    Ning Yun-er brought her own servant and entered Qiqi¡¯s room . Yun-er was really scared to find out that the Duke was on Qiqi¡¯s bed . If she opens the bed curtain, would the Third Duke be angry and kill her? Yun-er retreated in fear, however she immediately lifted her chest . If she couldn¡¯t obtain the Duke¡¯s heart, then she would let the Duke kill her . To die in the hands of the Duke and let him be guilty for life and owe her forever . It was better than suffering while living

    .

    Thinking till here, Ning Yun-er quickly walked to the bed and pulled open the curtains . Following that all her fury disappeared . There was only Wei Qiqi lying on bed with her flushed cheeks . She was sleeping very soundly . The Duke? Yun-er counted the time . It was not right, could she be too anxious to reach here and the Duke couldn¡¯t reach here in time? Great . If the Duke was already here, she wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything

    .

    Ning Yun-er put down the curtain . It was impossible for the Duke to note here . Ning Yun-er knew Liu Zhongtian¡¯s character very well . He looked like he had to see Qiqi at all cost today, hence he would definitelye . Maybe he was held up by something

    .

    A whileter when the Dukees and sees the small flushed face of Wei Qiqi¡¯s, together with that seductive sleeping posture, he would be unable to control himself . Wei Qiqi really was a tempting vixen, a cheap s**t that seduces men

    .

    Ning Yun-er pulled open the curtain once again and angrily pulled Wei Qiqi up . How dare she pose like this to seduce men . ¡°Get up, don¡¯t pretend to sleep . You still want to seduce the Duke?¡±.

    .

    Wei Qiqi was dead drunk . When Yun-er¡¯s hands rxed, Qiqi fell on the bed softly . Yun-er was shocked, ¡°She¡¯s drunk?¡±.

    .

    So she was drunk . This woman . Ning Yun-er sat by the bedside . A drunk beauty, wouldn¡¯t the Duke lose more control?.

    .

    ¡°Demoness, vixen . The Duke¡¯s soul has been hooked by you!¡± Ning Yun-er covered her face and cried . The servant by the side didn¡¯t dare to make a noise . One was a Royal Concubine, the other was Miss Yun-er . It was not good to lean to either side, hence she could only shut up

    .

    Ning Yun-er suddenly stopped crying . A thought shed in her mind . Now, it was alreadyte and the lights were off . The room was pitch-ck . How could the Duke differentiate between who was Yun-er and who was Qiqi? She suddenly smiled and hurriedly wiped away her tears . She ordered the servants

    .

    ¡°You alle over, bring Wei Qiqi out of the room and hide her!¡±.

    .

    ¡°Hide her?¡± The servants looked at Yun-er in fear . They asked in a low voice, ¡°Where should we hide her? If the Royal Concubine wakes up, we¡¯re afraid...¡±.

    .

    ¡°The Royal Concubine is so powerful, we don¡¯t dare!¡±.

    .

    Ning Yun-er bit her lips, ¡°That makes sense . If we hide her in the mansion, she will spoil my ns if she wakes up . However if we throw her on the streets, no matter what she is still the Emperor¡¯s favorite woman . Let¡¯s throw her into her own room . Remember to lock her door! Then we won¡¯t have any worries this way . ¡±.

    .

    ¡°This...¡± The servant was scared till she knelt down, ¡°The Duke will kill us!¡±.

    .

    ¡°The Duke is not in the manor . He¡¯ll only go back tomorrow . At that time I would¡¯ve gone back, don¡¯t be afraid!¡± Yun-er smiled lightly . What a wless n . She only had to wait for the Duke to take the initiative . When things were done, the Duke wouldn¡¯t ignore Yun-er because he had a strong sense of responsibility

    .

    The servants changed Wei Qiqi¡¯s clothes . To hide from others, they changed Wei Qiqi¡¯s hair into a servant¡¯s hairstyle . After that a servant piggybacked her out

    .

    The guard outside the door looked at them strangely . The servant quickly exined, ¡°Xiaoyu has fainted . General Qi ordered me to bring her to see the physician!¡±.

    .

    ¡°Oh! Go!¡± The soldier at the door yawned and waved his hand irritatedly . The servants all walked out . Just like that, Wei Qiqi was brought out of the General¡¯s Mansion and ended up in the Duke¡¯s manor without anyone knowing . She continued sleeping

    .

    Ning Yun-er looked at the bed happily . She touched her face shyly . The Duke was going toe in a while . Even though the Duke would treat her as Wei Qiqi and that she felt ufortable in her heart, as long as things were done, judging by the Duke¡¯s character, he wouldn¡¯t give up on her . After all Yun-er grew up in the manor and was not a cheap woman

    .

    Yun-er shyly took off her clothes and let down her hair . Her face was flushed as sheid on the bed, thinking about the scene where the Duke would enter the room and hug her . She smiled subconsciously . Yun-er mumbled softly . Wei Qiqi, was she the only one who knew how to seduce men? Ning Yun-er knew too . When that timees she wanted to see how would the Duke promise to only love Wei Qiqi

    .

    The General Mansion seemed to calm down, only waiting for a good show to start . However there was a figure shing across the high walls . There was someone who jumped in . He looked around before barging into the inner residence stealthily . He edged towards the bed . Could he be the Third Duke?.

 Chapter 131

    Publishedat 28th of April 2019 02:17:51 PMChapter 131

    That man pulled open the bed curtain . Under the moonlight, the woman on the bed was lying nted . Her shoulders were exposed, causing the man to gulp down his saliva . He then gently took out a small bottle from his clothes and opened the lid . Like a ghost, he extended the bottle into the bed . The bottle emitted a wave of white smoke . Yun-er moved, feeling that there was a strange smell . However there wasn¡¯t a single sound in the room . She forced herself to put her head on the inside . She was scared that when the Duke enters, he would realize that the woman on the bed was not Wei Qiqi, then her n would fail .

    The figure in front of the bed kept the small bottle . He looked out of the window . Moonlight shone on his face, revealing that he was not the Third Duke, but the Sixth Duke Liu Xuanji . He really was a lecher who wouldn¡¯t change his leopard spots . Ever since Liu Zhongtian brought away that beauty and he met her again in the imperial garden, the song that Qiqi sang almost cost him to go crazy . Such a seductive and mesmerizing woman ought to be vited by him .

    Tonight, the White-faced Asura felt an itch in his heart, thus he brought his superbly strong drug to the General¡¯s Mansion . Walk through the main door? Don¡¯t even bother about it, the Emperor had already barred all men from entering the mansion . Liu Xuanji wanted to make use of the chance when Wei Qiqi hadn¡¯t entered the pce and where Liu Zhongtian wasn¡¯t around to make his move . Hence he exerted his qinggong and jumped over the walls .

    As expected, the beauty was already asleep . As long as the drug takes effect, he could embrace this woman in his arms and love her well . Liu Xuanji had everything nned out and was only waiting for the drug to take effect . As expected, within a few minutes, the woman on the bed began to move, her body trembling repeatedly .

    ¡°I¡¯ming...¡± Liu Xuanji rubbed his hands, his heart itchy as he lifted the bed curtain .

    ¡°Duke... . ¡± Ning Yun-er called out softly .

    ¡°Don¡¯t be anxious, this Duke is almost ready! Later you¡¯ll befortable . ¡± Liu Xuanji began to unb.u.t.ton his clothes . However when he was about to undress, he heard a voiceing from the outside .

    ¡°Your Majesty, everything is ready . Wei Qiqi is already drunk . This is the most apt timing . ¡± It was Xiaoyuzi¡¯s sharp voice .

    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll definitely reward you!¡±

    ¡°Your Maejsty, however... there¡¯s no light . Should I bring it to you?¡±

    ¡°No need . . I don¡¯t wish for her to see clearly . If she recognizes me, it¡¯ll spoil the n!¡±

    ¡°Yes...¡±

    Liu Xuanji was scared till his soul left his body . What was going on? Why did the Emperore? This was bad . Looks like he couldn¡¯t gain an advantage this time . He quickly wore his clothes and ran to the window . He opened it and jumped out, clumsily leaving .

    The Emperor entered in big steps . Xiaoyuzi helped him undress and retreated . The Emperor looked at the bed curtain . The woman inside was already asleep . Looks like she was really drunk . He sighed . Wei Qiqi, if not for the fact that he was unable to control his thoughts, why would he resort to this?

    Tomorrow when Qiqi wakes up, if she decides to me him, he would say that she had been drunk and that the Emperor happened to see her . It was Qiqi that took the intiative to seduce the Emperor . At that time, Wei Qiqi would have nothing to say . With this once, Qiqi wouldn¡¯t resist in the future . When that timees, the Emperor would be a pair of lovebirds with Wei Qiqi .

    The Emperor walked to the bed and pulled open the curtain . He gentlyid his body down . He wanted to turn Wei Qiqi¡¯s face over . However, the woman on the bed moaned . A pair of jade arms hugged him . Without waiting for the Emperor to react, he was pulled into the bed .

    ¡°Qiqi...¡± The Emperor¡¯s desires were flowing out at this moment . He hugged the naked woman on the bed, crazily kissed and touched her . The Emperor felt doubt in his heart . Why was Wei Qiqi so pa.s.sionate when she was drunk? She was even a little... he couldn¡¯t care less . The woman on the bed was the one he yearned for day and night . Teasing him like this in her naked self caused the Emperor to nearly go crazy . He touched the woman¡¯s body and couldn¡¯t wait...

    Yun-er didn¡¯t understand why she was on fire . She only wanted a release from it . That sharp pain pa.s.sed quickly . She was so agitated that hot tears flowed down her cheeks . The Third Duke had appeared in time, and he was so pa.s.sionate... the happiness and drug effect caused Yun-er totch onto the Emperor¡¯s body .

    The Emperor felt some doubts . Did Liu Zhongtian not touch Wei Qiqi? The woman in his arms seemed to be a virgin? He obviously felt that resistance . However his desire towards Wei Qiqi caused his doubts to vanish . The woman on the bed was too pa.s.sionate, causing him to lose control . She was a.s.saulting the Emperor, making him feel a pleasure he never felt before .

    The Great Han Emperor felt that the woman on the bed was Wei Qiqi . He was in a self-satisfied state . Hence all those doubts vanished . As a man, he was diligent and hardworking . Atst he tiredly held onto the woman . He was so tired that his eyes couldn¡¯t open, then he fell asleep .

    At this time, Wei Qiqi was lying in the Third Duke¡¯s manor,fortably snoring on her bed . She was having a very sweet dream . However, she woke up after awhile because she had too much wine and she was feeling thirsty . She flipped over the bed and shouted .

    ¡°Bring water for this General to drink!¡±

    She waited for a long while but no one responded . d.a.m.nit, were all of them asking to be punished? Looks like she didn¡¯t torture those guards and servants to a great extent . None of them even served her water . Wei Qiqi staggered and climbed up . She felt an intense wave of headache . This unlucky Great Han strong liquor, the effectsst for really long .

    Qiqi forced herself to open her eyes . Why was it all ck? Where was the door? Qiqi borrowed the moonlight and felt for the entrance . She pushed the door . Strange, why wouldn¡¯t it open?

    ¡°B*****d, open the door for this General!¡± She viciously kicked the door, but no one responded .

    Wei Qiqi ced her ears on the door . Strange? Why was there no sound at all? Could they all be sleeping? She walked to the window, where there was sufficient light . She then realised that the room was different . This, wasn¡¯t this the Duke¡¯s manor? It was her original room . However... how was this possible? Was she dreaming? She bit her lips . Ouch, it was painful! Looks like she wasn¡¯t dreaming!

    Qiqi felt blur as she didn¡¯t understand what was going on . She pushed open the window . Luckily the window was opened . Qiqi exerted herself and climbed up . Her legs were just crossing the ledge when her head went giddy . She fell out of the window .

    ¡°d.a.m.nit, it¡¯s painful...¡± Qiqi rubbed her b.u.t.tocks and got up . She looked around . No wonder no one bothered about her . There was no one staying here . She felt a bit upset, looks like everyone has forgotten about her .

    Could it be that the Duke had brought her back? However why was he not with her? When Qiqi thought till here her cheeks blushed . She really was thinking too much . Even if the Duke brought her back, why must he be with her? She really didn¡¯t know what was shame . (TL: talking to herself . )

    Qiqi walked towards Liu Zhongtian¡¯s door . She realised the Third Duke¡¯s room was lit . Without thinking, Wei Qiqi pushed open the door and walked in . When she saw the scene in front of her, her giddy head became clear .

    Within the room, Concubine Han Yu was resting in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace and sobbing loudly . She looked pitiful and lovable . Hanyu at this time didn¡¯t understand why Liu Zhongtian changed . He no longer loved her, could it be because of that beauty?

    Hanyu excitedly rushed into the Duke¡¯s manor . She was full of hope that when she sees the Duke, intending to spend the rest of her life with him . This wasn¡¯t what Liu Zhongtian expected . It caused him to be greatly surprised . When Hanyu said this was the Emperor¡¯s intentions, Liu Zhongtian understood immediately . The Emperor was trading with him . Hanyu for Qiqi? This was ridiculous . That love was hard to be separated, how could Liu Zhongtian allow them to make such a fool of things?

    Third Duke Liu Zhongtian was extremely furious . Was this child¡¯s y? Was the Emperor still the supreme ruler? How could he have such thoughts? It must be a despicable person¡¯s idea . It must be that eunuch, to please the Emperor, he wouldn¡¯t give up on this idea . The Emperor was fooled by his own selfish desires and could no longer differentiate between right and wrong .

    Liu Zhongtian clearly stated his own intentions, wishing Hanyu to understand that past feelings were already gone . The only person who was in his heart was Wei Qiqi, and only Wei Qiqi could let him know what was true love . Liu Zhongtian had the butler to arrange for Hanyu to stay in another room temporarily . He intended to send her back to the pce the next day .

    Concubine Hanyu received a cold shoulder from Liu Zhongtian . She felt extremely sad in her heart, all her fantasies were blown to dust .

    Liu Zhongtian knew that no matter what, he couldn¡¯t go see Wei Qiqi tonight . That kind of pining caused him to be unable to sleep . Who knew if Qiqi was thinking of him as well? However, no matter what he couldn¡¯t guess that Wei Qiqi was now in the manor and sleeping in her own room .

    Liu Zhongtian was just about to pick up a scroll to spend time when Hanyu walked in with tears all over her face . Liu Zhongtian helplessly stood up . He didn¡¯t know what to say for her to understand . Back then, they were young and hot-blooded, not understanding the meaning of true love . His deep impression of Wei Qiqi caused this ancient era Duke to feel an unprecedented feeling, which was love .

    He pitied the woman in front of him . Because of the fight between the Emperor and Liu Zhongtian, Hanyu¡¯s happiness was sacrificed . However the truth was solidified . Hanyu was now an imperial consort, how could he act as he pleased?

    ¡°Duke...¡± Concubine Hanyu pitifully jumped into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace . She sobbed softly . She had countless thoughts to tell him, but his heart was too far away from her .

    ¡°Hanyu, everything is over . I already have a woman in my heart, why must you be like this!¡±

    ¡°Hanyu knows that the Duke¡¯s heart only has Wei Qiqi, however...¡± Hanyu bit her lips and said the following words which Liu Zhongtian hated, ¡°Wei Qiqi may be serving the Emperor now, maybe things had already happened!¡±

    That man pulled open the bed curtain . Under the moonlight, the woman on the bed was lying nted . Her shoulders were exposed, causing the man to gulp down his saliva . He then gently took out a small bottle from his clothes and opened the lid . Like a ghost, he extended the bottle into the bed . The bottle emitted a wave of white smoke . Yun-er moved, feeling that there was a strange smell . However there wasn¡¯t a single sound in the room . She forced herself to put her head on the inside . She was scared that when the Duke enters, he would realize that the woman on the bed was not Wei Qiqi, then her n would fail . The figure in front of the bed kept the small bottle . He looked out of the window . Moonlight shone on his face, revealing that he was not the Third Duke, but the Sixth Duke Liu Xuanji . He really was a lecher who wouldn¡¯t change his leopard spots . Ever since Liu Zhongtian brought away that beauty and he met her again in the imperial garden, the song that Qiqi sang almost cost him to go crazy . Such a seductive and mesmerizing woman ought to be vited by him . . . Tonight, the White-faced Asura felt an itch in his heart, thus he brought his superbly strong drug to the General¡¯s Mansion . Walk through the main door? Don¡¯t even bother about it, the Emperor had already barred all men from entering the mansion . Liu Xuanji wanted to make use of the chance when Wei Qiqi hadn¡¯t entered the pce and where Liu Zhongtian wasn¡¯t around to make his move . Hence he exerted his qinggong and jumped over the walls . . . As expected, the beauty was already asleep . As long as the drug takes effect, he could embrace this woman in his arms and love her well . Liu Xuanji had everything nned out and was only waiting for the drug to take effect . As expected, within a few minutes, the woman on the bed began to move, her body trembling repeatedly . . . ¡°I¡¯ming...¡± Liu Xuanji rubbed his hands, his heart itchy as he lifted the bed curtain . . . ¡°Duke... . ¡± Ning Yun-er called out softly . . . ¡°Don¡¯t be anxious, this Duke is almost ready! Later you¡¯ll befortable . ¡± Liu Xuanji began to unb.u.t.ton his clothes . However when he was about to undress, he heard a voiceing from the outside . . . ¡°Your Majesty, everything is ready . Wei Qiqi is already drunk . This is the most apt timing . ¡± It was Xiaoyuzi¡¯s sharp voice . . . ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll definitely reward you!¡±. . ¡°Your Maejsty, however... there¡¯s no light . Should I bring it to you?¡±. . ¡°No need I don¡¯t wish for her to see clearly . If she recognizes me, it¡¯ll spoil the n!¡±. . ¡°Yes...¡±. . Liu Xuanji was scared till his soul left his body . What was going on? Why did the Emperore? This was bad . Looks like he couldn¡¯t gain an advantage this time . He quickly wore his clothes and ran to the window . He opened it and jumped out, clumsily leaving . . . The Emperor entered in big steps . Xiaoyuzi helped him undress and retreated . The Emperor looked at the bed curtain . The woman inside was already asleep . Looks like she was really drunk . He sighed . Wei Qiqi, if not for the fact that he was unable to control his thoughts, why would he resort to this?. . Tomorrow when Qiqi wakes up, if she decides to me him, he would say that she had been drunk and that the Emperor happened to see her . It was Qiqi that took the intiative to seduce the Emperor . At that time, Wei Qiqi would have nothing to say . With this once, Qiqi wouldn¡¯t resist in the future . When that timees, the Emperor would be a pair of lovebirds with Wei Qiqi . . . The Emperor walked to the bed and pulled open the curtain . He gentlyid his body down . He wanted to turn Wei Qiqi¡¯s face over . However, the woman on the bed moaned . A pair of jade arms hugged him . Without waiting for the Emperor to react, he was pulled into the bed . . . ¡°Qiqi...¡± The Emperor¡¯s desires were flowing out at this moment . He hugged the naked woman on the bed, crazily kissed and touched her . The Emperor felt doubt in his heart . Why was Wei Qiqi so pa.s.sionate when she was drunk? She was even a little... he couldn¡¯t care less . The woman on the bed was the one he yearned for day and night . Teasing him like this in her naked self caused the Emperor to nearly go crazy . He touched the woman¡¯s body and couldn¡¯t wait.... . Yun-er didn¡¯t understand why she was on fire . She only wanted a release from it . That sharp pain pa.s.sed quickly . She was so agitated that hot tears flowed down her cheeks . The Third Duke had appeared in time, and he was so pa.s.sionate... the happiness and drug effect caused Yun-er totch onto the Emperor¡¯s body . The Emperor felt some doubts . Did Liu Zhongtian not touch Wei Qiqi? The woman in his arms seemed to be a virgin? He obviously felt that resistance . However his desire towards Wei Qiqi caused his doubts to vanish . The woman on the bed was too pa.s.sionate, causing him to lose control . She was a.s.saulting the Emperor, making him feel a pleasure he never felt before . . . The Great Han Emperor felt that the woman on the bed was Wei Qiqi . He was in a self-satisfied state . Hence all those doubts vanished . As a man, he was diligent and hardworking . Atst he tiredly held onto the woman . He was so tired that his eyes couldn¡¯t open, then he fell asleep . . . At this time, Wei Qiqi was lying in the Third Duke¡¯s manor,fortably snoring on her bed . She was having a very sweet dream . However, she woke up after awhile because she had too much wine and she was feeling thirsty . She flipped over the bed and shouted . . . ¡°Bring water for this General to drink!¡±. . She waited for a long while but no one responded . d.a.m.nit, were all of them asking to be punished? Looks like she didn¡¯t torture those guards and servants to a great extent . None of them even served her water . Wei Qiqi staggered and climbed up . She felt an intense wave of headache . This unlucky Great Han strong liquor, the effectsst for really long . . . Qiqi forced herself to open her eyes . Why was it all ck? Where was the door? Qiqi borrowed the moonlight and felt for the entrance . She pushed the door . Strange, why wouldn¡¯t it open?. . ¡°B*****d, open the door for this General!¡± She viciously kicked the door, but no one responded . . . Wei Qiqi ced her ears on the door . Strange? Why was there no sound at all? Could they all be sleeping? She walked to the window, where there was sufficient light . She then realised that the room was different . This, wasn¡¯t this the Duke¡¯s manor? It was her original room . However... how was this possible? Was she dreaming? She bit her lips . Ouch, it was painful! Looks like she wasn¡¯t dreaming!. . Qiqi felt blur as she didn¡¯t understand what was going on . She pushed open the window . Luckily the window was opened . Qiqi exerted herself and climbed up . Her legs were just crossing the ledge when her head went giddy . She fell out of the window . . . ¡°d.a.m.nit, it¡¯s painful...¡± Qiqi rubbed her b.u.t.tocks and got up . She looked around . No wonder no one bothered about her . There was no one staying here . She felt a bit upset, looks like everyone has forgotten about her . . . Could it be that the Duke had brought her back? However why was he not with her? When Qiqi thought till here her cheeks blushed . She really was thinking too much . Even if the Duke brought her back, why must he be with her? She really didn¡¯t know what was shame . (TL: talking to herself . ). . Qiqi walked towards Liu Zhongtian¡¯s door . She realised the Third Duke¡¯s room was lit . Without thinking, Wei Qiqi pushed open the door and walked in . When she saw the scene in front of her, her giddy head became clear . Within the room, Concubine Han Yu was resting in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace and sobbing loudly . She looked pitiful and lovable . Hanyu at this time didn¡¯t understand why Liu Zhongtian changed . He no longer loved her, could it be because of that beauty?. . Hanyu excitedly rushed into the Duke¡¯s manor . She was full of hope that when she sees the Duke, intending to spend the rest of her life with him . This wasn¡¯t what Liu Zhongtian expected . It caused him to be greatly surprised . When Hanyu said this was the Emperor¡¯s intentions, Liu Zhongtian understood immediately . The Emperor was trading with him . Hanyu for Qiqi? This was ridiculous . That love was hard to be separated, how could Liu Zhongtian allow them to make such a fool of things?. . Third Duke Liu Zhongtian was extremely furious . Was this child¡¯s y? Was the Emperor still the supreme ruler? How could he have such thoughts? It must be a despicable person¡¯s idea . It must be that eunuch, to please the Emperor, he wouldn¡¯t give up on this idea . The Emperor was fooled by his own selfish desires and could no longer differentiate between right and wrong . . . Liu Zhongtian clearly stated his own intentions, wishing Hanyu to understand that past feelings were already gone . The only person who was in his heart was Wei Qiqi, and only Wei Qiqi could let him know what was true love . Liu Zhongtian had the butler to arrange for Hanyu to stay in another room temporarily . He intended to send her back to the pce the next day . Concubine Hanyu received a cold shoulder from Liu Zhongtian . She felt extremely sad in her heart, all her fantasies were blown to dust . . . Liu Zhongtian knew that no matter what, he couldn¡¯t go see Wei Qiqi tonight . That kind of pining caused him to be unable to sleep . Who knew if Qiqi was thinking of him as well? However, no matter what he couldn¡¯t guess that Wei Qiqi was now in the manor and sleeping in her own room . Liu Zhongtian was just about to pick up a scroll to spend time when Hanyu walked in with tears all over her face . Liu Zhongtian helplessly stood up . He didn¡¯t know what to say for her to understand . Back then, they were young and hot-blooded, not understanding the meaning of true love . His deep impression of Wei Qiqi caused this ancient era Duke to feel an unprecedented feeling, which was love . . . He pitied the woman in front of him . Because of the fight between the Emperor and Liu Zhongtian, Hanyu¡¯s happiness was sacrificed . However the truth was solidified . Hanyu was now an imperial consort, how could he act as he pleased?. . ¡°Duke...¡± Concubine Hanyu pitifully jumped into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace . She sobbed softly . She had countless thoughts to tell him, but his heart was too far away from her . . . ¡°Hanyu, everything is over . I already have a woman in my heart, why must you be like this!¡±. .

    ¡°Hanyu knows that the Duke¡¯s heart only has Wei Qiqi, however...¡± Hanyu bit her lips and said the following words which Liu Zhongtian hated, ¡°Wei Qiqi may be serving the Emperor now, maybe things had already happened!¡±.

 Chapter 132

    Publishedat 28th of April 2019 02:17:52 PMChapter 132

    Hanyu¡¯s words caused Liu Zhongtian to shake violently . He furiously pinched Hanyu¡¯s chin . What exactly was happening? Hanyu seemed to be hiding a secret that couldn¡¯t be told . The Emperor, apart from getting her to look for him, had told her to do other stuff? What did she mean by that? What happened to his Qiqi?

    ¡°What did you say? Impossible, Qiqi won¡¯t agree to it!¡±

    ¡°Impossible?¡± Hanyuughed lightly .

    ¡°What are youughing for? Tell me, what do you know?¡± Liu Zhongtian opened his eyes wide . His eyes no longer contained pity for Hanyu .

    ¡°I managed to get Wei Qiqi drunk . She was so drunk that she became unconscious . When the Emperor goes there, she can only submit . Maybe in her blur state she will fall for the Emperor¡¯s love for her . She may even be enjoying it right now!¡±

    Hanyuughed while speaking . Thatugh was seemingly cruel and sorrowful . That woman stole her love . Hanyu wanted to turn her own misfortune onto Wei Qiqi . She wanted Wei Qiqi to feel and experience the painful feeling of losing something .

    ¡°Hanyu, do you know what you have done?¡± Liu Zhongtian pushed her aside in bitterness . This woman actually helped the Emperor to get Qiqi drunk . She then rushed to the manor to pester him, causing him to lose the chance to reverse the situation . ¡°I want to kill you!¡±

    ¡°Duke...¡± Hanyu was stunned . Tears instantly flew down her cheeks . ¡°For that woman, you are willing to abandon me?¡±

    ¡°I only want Wei Qiqi and n.o.body else . I¡¯m going to the General¡¯s Mansion now and bring her back!¡±

    When Liu Zhongtian spoke finished he started walking out . Even if he couldn¡¯t stop what was happening, he must be there for Wei Qiqi¡¯s saddest period . He wanted her to know that Liu Zhongtian was in love with her, not just her body . The pain she had suffered would be covered up by his sincere heart .

    How would Hanyu let Liu Zhongtian go at this moment? At this time the Emperor could be enjoying himself . Wouldn¡¯t Liu Zhongtian look for death by going? If he spoiled the Emperor¡¯s ns, the Emperor might kill him out of anger . Hanyu quickly blocked Liu Zhongtian and held tightly onto him .

    ¡°You can¡¯t go . Even if Duke doesn¡¯t want Hanyu, you can¡¯t go now . You¡¯ll anger the Emperor!¡±

    ¡°Tonight, even if I die, I must go . Wei Qiqi must be very sad after suffering humiliation . I must be there for her . If you block me further, don¡¯t me me for being rude!¡±

    Liu Zhongtian was just about to push Hanyu away when the door room was pushed open . The person who appeared caused Liu Zhongtian to be instantly stunned . Wasn¡¯t that Wei Qiqi? She was looking at them with sleepy eyes and her body was swaying . When Qiqi saw them clearly, her eyes widened in an instant .

    ¡°You all... Liu Zhongtian...¡± Wei Qiqi furiously walked in . She was so angry that her body was trembling . They dare to meet up in secret? She looked around for something and finally saw the sword on the wall . She angrily took it down, ¡°Hanyu, you dare to seduce the Duke... I¡¯ll kill you, this irritating woman!¡±

    Due to Wei Qiqi¡¯s sudden appearance, Liu Zhongtian felt like he was in a dream . His brain had a hard time digesting this fact . Why was his Qiqi always appearing mysteriously? Normal logic couldn¡¯t be applied to her . Wasn¡¯t she at the General¡¯s Mansion? Hanyu was even more shocked than Liu Zhongtian . That wasn¡¯t right, how could Wei Qiqi be here? Logically speaking she should be at the General¡¯s Mansion . Then the Emperor? What happened exactly?

    When Hanyu recovered her senses, she saw Wei Qiqi crazily wielding the sword towards her . She then knew that everything was real . Wei Qiqi appeared in the Duke¡¯s manor like a ghost and was now pitting her life against Hanyu!

    Hanyu released Liu Zhongtian and quickly ran towards the door . This crazy woman didn¡¯t seem to be faking and scaring her .

    The sword was producing wind sounds . If she didn¡¯t run, she might lose her life .

    Wei Qiqi wasn¡¯t willing to give up . She held the sword and staggered as she gave chase . She chased till the door entrance . Due to the alcohol working it¡¯s effect on her and she hadn¡¯tpletely woken, she lost bnce and fell down . Her chin and nose smashed onto the mud next to the stone tform . The sword also left her hands and disappeared .

    Wei Qiqi was unable to get up . She shouted furiously, ¡°Don¡¯t run, let me take good care of you!¡±

    It was only a whileter that Liu Zhongtian reacted . He quickly ran over and lifted Wei Qiqi up from the ground . Wei Qiqi¡¯s chin and nose were full of mud . Her mouth kept mumbling . Her drunken eyes were squinted as she pointed at the direction where Hanyu fled,¡±You go and catch her back . I want to take care of her...¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s alright already, you have scared her to death . ¡± Liu Zhongtian excitedly hugged Wei Qiqi in his embrace . He stood up and looked at the women he had been pining for day and night . Then he faced the sky and startedughing loudly .

    ¡°What are youughing at...¡± Wei Qiqi¡¯s small hand hit him . Rotten egg, if he wasn¡¯t caught by her, would he think of doing that with that Hanyu...

    ¡°Qiqi, you really cause me to be speechless . How did you drop from the sky suddenly!¡±

    ¡°If I don¡¯t drop from the sky, how will I know that you and other women are... I¡¯m going to ignore you, hmph!¡± Wei Qiqi waved her fists crazily, not caring about anything .

    ¡°Alright, I didn¡¯t do anything . It was Hanyu who suddenly appeared and pestered me . She even said that she got you drunk . Do you know how worried was I? However, Qiqi, how did youe to the Duke¡¯s manor?¡±

    ¡°How would I know?¡± Qiqi woke up to some degree . She broke free of Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace and wiped the dust off her face, ¡°It¡¯s all your fault . Look at me, I¡¯m so dirty!¡±

    ¡°Is it? Then I¡¯ll apologise . I¡¯ll personally bathe General Qi!¡± Liu Zhongtian smiled lightly . Serving a beauty in the bathing room was a wonderful task .

    ¡°Hey!¡± Qiqi retreated one step, her face blushed instantly . What nonsense was the Duke speaking?

    ¡°What I said is real...¡±

    Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi teasingly . Who cares how she appeared? Even if he was dreaming he must make the most out of it . He hugged the beauty he love and walked towards the bathing room .

    ¡°Prepare bathing water!¡± Liu Zhongtian ordered in a loud voice .

    Within the room, the water rippled and the fog kept churning . Behind the screen cover was Qiqi¡¯s repeated embarra.s.sed and angry voice... Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t know what angered her again...

    The sky was bright . The Emperor finally woke up . He opened his eyes and sat up . The woman beside him also turned around . The Emperor stretched hiszy waist and shifted his gaze onto the beauty on the bed . However with that nce, the Emperor was angered . The woman on the bed was not Wei Qiqi, she was someonepletely unknown to him!

    ¡°Xiaoyuzi, Xiaoyuzi!¡±

    The Emperor hollered like thunder had struck . It caused Ning Yun-er who was in her dream to wake up . She rubbed her eyes and steadied her eyes . She screamed loudly and quickly covered her b.r.e.a.s.t.s and shrunk into the bed . She looked at the Emperor in shock . Who was this man? Where did Liu Zhongtian go?

    It really was a bizarre night, waking up and realising it was the wrong bed . The Emperor didn¡¯t see the beauty Wei Qiqi, neither did Ning Yun-er see her beloved Liu Zhongtian . Yesterday night they gave themselves away to wrong parties... this mistake was too ridiculous!

    Xiaoyuzi didn¡¯t know what happened . Why was the Emperor so angry? Did Wei Qiqi resort to using force? The Emperor deserved it, who asked him to like a woman who was such a porcupine? Furthermore he had to be anxious to possess the beauty¡¯s body? How could Xiaoyuzi be med for that? Xiaoyuzi didn¡¯t know how would Wei Qiqi take care of the Emperor? Keke, there was a show to watch .

    Xiaoyuzi just revealed his head when the Emperor angrily held onto his clothes and pointed at Ning Yun-er on the bed, ¡°Tell me, who is this woman? Who slept with mest night!¡±

    ¡°Ah?¡± Xiaoyuzi extended his neck to look over . His soul nearly left him . This was not Wei Qiqi, who was this woman? How did she appear? He didn¡¯t know her .

    ¡°Your Majesty, this, this, Xiaoyuzi doesn¡¯t know . Wei Qiqi was obviously there, how? My master, I plead for you to spare my life!¡± Xiaoyuzi knelt on the floor . This time around he had difficulty keeping his life . Wasn¡¯t this trouble dropping from the sky?

    ¡°Scram!¡± The Emperor kicked Xiaoyuzi viciously . He then pointed with anger at the woman on the bed, ¡°Where is Wei Qiqi? Where is Wei Qiqi? All of you arranged for an unknown woman to fool me? Are all of you asking to be executed!¡±

    Ning Yun-er was scared till she lost her soul as well . The mention of the Emperor pulled her back from the clouds and the fog . The manst night wasn¡¯t Third Duke Liu Zhongtian, but the Emperor . Oh G.o.d, Ning Yun-er couldn¡¯t care about being embarra.s.sed . She came down the bed and knelt .

    ¡°Civilian Ning Yun-er, I plead with Your Majesty to spare my life!¡±

    ¡°Ning Yun-er?¡± The Emperor wore his clothes and used his shoe to lift up Ning Yun-er¡¯s chin . He looked at her with disgust .

    ¡°Cheap s**t, you even dare to make fun of me!¡± That derogatory term had all of the Emperor¡¯s anger in it . Who gave this woman courage to actually swap with his beloved Wei Qiqi?

    ¡°Yun-er didn¡¯t know it was Your Majesty . I plead with you to spare me!¡±

    ¡°Wear your clothes!¡±

    The Emperor kept his leg and sat on a chair . His expression was ferocious . Ning Yun-er quickly wore her clothes and didn¡¯t dare to raise her head . She kept kneeling . Xiaoyuzi was also kneeling on one side, his body trembling and sweating .

    ¡°Xiaoyuzi, did you coborate with this woman to make fun of me!¡±

    ¡°No, Your Majesty,st night I obviously saw Wei Qiqi lying there . How could she change in one night?¡±

    Xiaoyuzi looked at Ning Yun-er, feeling angry in his heart . If the Emperor was angry enough to kill him, he would have to pay for his life together with this woman . He really couldn¡¯t understand how the swap could¡¯ve happened . He was already extremely careful this time .

    Ning Yun-er kowtowed and spoke in a trembling voice, ¡°Your Majesty, spare my life!¡±

    ¡°I only want to know, where is Wei Qiqi?¡±

    ¡°She¡¯s at...¡± Ning Yun-er knew that it was impossible to hide, ¡°the Third Duke¡¯s residence!¡±

    The Emperor stood up furiously . He viciously kicked Ning Yun-er . Ning Yun-er sat on the ground, her face pale green and her hair was disheveled . The Emperor looked at her with disgust . He actually gave all those to this womanst night... the more he thought about it the angrier he got .

    ¡°Liu Zhongtian!¡± The Emperor shouted in a loud voice, ¡°You actually dare to make a fool of me, I¡¯ll kill you!¡±

    Hanyu¡¯s words caused Liu Zhongtian to shake violently . He furiously pinched Hanyu¡¯s chin . What exactly was happening? Hanyu seemed to be hiding a secret that couldn¡¯t be told . The Emperor, apart from getting her to look for him, had told her to do other stuff? What did she mean by that? What happened to his Qiqi?. . ¡°What did you say? Impossible, Qiqi won¡¯t agree to it!¡±. . ¡°Impossible?¡± Hanyuughed lightly . . . ¡°What are youughing for? Tell me, what do you know?¡± Liu Zhongtian opened his eyes wide . His eyes no longer contained pity for Hanyu . ¡°I managed to get Wei Qiqi drunk . She was so drunk that she became unconscious . When the Emperor goes there, she can only submit . Maybe in her blur state she will fall for the Emperor¡¯s love for her . She may even be enjoying it right now!¡±. . Hanyuughed while speaking . Thatugh was seemingly cruel and sorrowful . That woman stole her love . Hanyu wanted to turn her own misfortune onto Wei Qiqi . She wanted Wei Qiqi to feel and experience the painful feeling of losing something . . . ¡°Hanyu, do you know what you have done?¡± Liu Zhongtian pushed her aside in bitterness . This woman actually helped the Emperor to get Qiqi drunk . She then rushed to the manor to pester him, causing him to lose the chance to reverse the situation . ¡°I want to kill you!¡±. . ¡°Duke...¡± Hanyu was stunned . Tears instantly flew down her cheeks . ¡°For that woman, you are willing to abandon me?¡±. . ¡°I only want Wei Qiqi and n.o.body else . I¡¯m going to the General¡¯s Mansion now and bring her back!¡±. . When Liu Zhongtian spoke finished he started walking out . Even if he couldn¡¯t stop what was happening, he must be there for Wei Qiqi¡¯s saddest period . He wanted her to know that Liu Zhongtian was in love with her, not just her body . The pain she had suffered would be covered up by his sincere heart . . . How would Hanyu let Liu Zhongtian go at this moment? At this time the Emperor could be enjoying himself . Wouldn¡¯t Liu Zhongtian look for death by going? If he spoiled the Emperor¡¯s ns, the Emperor might kill him out of anger . Hanyu quickly blocked Liu Zhongtian and held tightly onto him . ¡°You can¡¯t go . Even if Duke doesn¡¯t want Hanyu, you can¡¯t go now . You¡¯ll anger the Emperor!¡±. . ¡°Tonight, even if I die, I must go . Wei Qiqi must be very sad after suffering humiliation . I must be there for her . If you block me further, don¡¯t me me for being rude!¡±. . Liu Zhongtian was just about to push Hanyu away when the door room was pushed open . The person who appeared caused Liu Zhongtian to be instantly stunned . Wasn¡¯t that Wei Qiqi? She was looking at them with sleepy eyes and her body was swaying . When Qiqi saw them clearly, her eyes widened in an instant . . . ¡°You all... Liu Zhongtian...¡± Wei Qiqi furiously walked in . She was so angry that her body was trembling . They dare to meet up in secret? She looked around for something and finally saw the sword on the wall . She angrily took it down, ¡°Hanyu, you dare to seduce the Duke... I¡¯ll kill you, this irritating woman!¡±. . Due to Wei Qiqi¡¯s sudden appearance, Liu Zhongtian felt like he was in a dream . His brain had a hard time digesting this fact . Why was his Qiqi always appearing mysteriously? Normal logic couldn¡¯t be applied to her . Wasn¡¯t she at the General¡¯s Mansion? Hanyu was even more shocked than Liu Zhongtian . That wasn¡¯t right, how could Wei Qiqi be here? Logically speaking she should be at the General¡¯s Mansion . Then the Emperor? What happened exactly?. . When Hanyu recovered her senses, she saw Wei Qiqi crazily wielding the sword towards her . She then knew that everything was real . Wei Qiqi appeared in the Duke¡¯s manor like a ghost and was now pitting her life against Hanyu!. . Hanyu released Liu Zhongtian and quickly ran towards the door . This crazy woman didn¡¯t seem to be faking and scaring her . . . The sword was producing wind sounds . If she didn¡¯t run, she might lose her life . . . Wei Qiqi wasn¡¯t willing to give up . She held the sword and staggered as she gave chase . She chased till the door entrance . Due to the alcohol working it¡¯s effect on her and she hadn¡¯tpletely woken, she lost bnce and fell down . Her chin and nose smashed onto the mud next to the stone tform . The sword also left her hands and disappeared . . . Wei Qiqi was unable to get up . She shouted furiously, ¡°Don¡¯t run, let me take good care of you!¡±. . It was only a whileter that Liu Zhongtian reacted . He quickly ran over and lifted Wei Qiqi up from the ground . Wei Qiqi¡¯s chin and nose were full of mud . Her mouth kept mumbling . Her drunken eyes were squinted as she pointed at the direction where Hanyu fled,¡±You go and catch her back . I want to take care of her...¡±. . ¡°It¡¯s alright already, you have scared her to death . ¡± Liu Zhongtian excitedly hugged Wei Qiqi in his embrace . He stood up and looked at the women he had been pining for day and night . Then he faced the sky and startedughing loudly . . . ¡°What are youughing at...¡± Wei Qiqi¡¯s small hand hit him . Rotten egg, if he wasn¡¯t caught by her, would he think of doing that with that Hanyu.... . ¡°Qiqi, you really cause me to be speechless . How did you drop from the sky suddenly!¡±. . ¡°If I don¡¯t drop from the sky, how will I know that you and other women are... I¡¯m going to ignore you, hmph!¡± Wei Qiqi waved her fists crazily, not caring about anything . ¡°Alright, I didn¡¯t do anything . It was Hanyu who suddenly appeared and pestered me . She even said that she got you drunk . Do you know how worried was I? However, Qiqi, how did youe to the Duke¡¯s manor?¡±. . ¡°How would I know?¡± Qiqi woke up to some degree . She broke free of Liu Zhongtian¡¯s embrace and wiped the dust off her face, ¡°It¡¯s all your fault . Look at me, I¡¯m so dirty!¡±. . ¡°Is it? Then I¡¯ll apologise . I¡¯ll personally bathe General Qi!¡± Liu Zhongtian smiled lightly . Serving a beauty in the bathing room was a wonderful task . . . ¡°Hey!¡± Qiqi retreated one step, her face blushed instantly . What nonsense was the Duke speaking?. . ¡°What I said is real...¡±. . Liu Zhongtian looked at Wei Qiqi teasingly . Who cares how she appeared? Even if he was dreaming he must make the most out of it . He hugged the beauty he love and walked towards the bathing room . . . ¡°Prepare bathing water!¡± Liu Zhongtian ordered in a loud voice . . . Within the room, the water rippled and the fog kept churning . Behind the screen cover was Qiqi¡¯s repeated embarra.s.sed and angry voice... Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t know what angered her again.... . The sky was bright . The Emperor finally woke up . He opened his eyes and sat up . The woman beside him also turned around . The Emperor stretched hiszy waist and shifted his gaze onto the beauty on the bed . However with that nce, the Emperor was angered . The woman on the bed was not Wei Qiqi, she was someonepletely unknown to him!. . ¡°Xiaoyuzi, Xiaoyuzi!¡±. . The Emperor hollered like thunder had struck . It caused Ning Yun-er who was in her dream to wake up . She rubbed her eyes and steadied her eyes . She screamed loudly and quickly covered her b.r.e.a.s.t.s and shrunk into the bed . She looked at the Emperor in shock . Who was this man? Where did Liu Zhongtian go?. . It really was a bizarre night, waking up and realising it was the wrong bed . The Emperor didn¡¯t see the beauty Wei Qiqi, neither did Ning Yun-er see her beloved Liu Zhongtian . Yesterday night they gave themselves away to wrong parties... this mistake was too ridiculous!. . Xiaoyuzi didn¡¯t know what happened . Why was the Emperor so angry? Did Wei Qiqi resort to using force? The Emperor deserved it, who asked him to like a woman who was such a porcupine? Furthermore he had to be anxious to possess the beauty¡¯s body? How could Xiaoyuzi be med for that? Xiaoyuzi didn¡¯t know how would Wei Qiqi take care of the Emperor? Keke, there was a show to watch . . . Xiaoyuzi just revealed his head when the Emperor angrily held onto his clothes and pointed at Ning Yun-er on the bed, ¡°Tell me, who is this woman? Who slept with mest night!¡±. . ¡°Ah?¡± Xiaoyuzi extended his neck to look over . His soul nearly left him . This was not Wei Qiqi, who was this woman? How did she appear? He didn¡¯t know her . . . ¡°Your Majesty, this, this, Xiaoyuzi doesn¡¯t know . Wei Qiqi was obviously there, how? My master, I plead for you to spare my life!¡± Xiaoyuzi knelt on the floor . This time around he had difficulty keeping his life . Wasn¡¯t this trouble dropping from the sky?. . ¡°Scram!¡± The Emperor kicked Xiaoyuzi viciously . He then pointed with anger at the woman on the bed, ¡°Where is Wei Qiqi? Where is Wei Qiqi? All of you arranged for an unknown woman to fool me? Are all of you asking to be executed!¡±. . Ning Yun-er was scared till she lost her soul as well . The mention of the Emperor pulled her back from the clouds and the fog . The manst night wasn¡¯t Third Duke Liu Zhongtian, but the Emperor . Oh G.o.d, Ning Yun-er couldn¡¯t care about being embarra.s.sed . She came down the bed and knelt . . . ¡°Civilian Ning Yun-er, I plead with Your Majesty to spare my life!¡±. . ¡°Ning Yun-er?¡± The Emperor wore his clothes and used his shoe to lift up Ning Yun-er¡¯s chin . He looked at her with disgust . . . ¡°Cheap s**t, you even dare to make fun of me!¡± That derogatory term had all of the Emperor¡¯s anger in it . Who gave this woman courage to actually swap with his beloved Wei Qiqi?. . ¡°Yun-er didn¡¯t know it was Your Majesty . I plead with you to spare me!¡±. . ¡°Wear your clothes!¡±. . The Emperor kept his leg and sat on a chair . His expression was ferocious . Ning Yun-er quickly wore her clothes and didn¡¯t dare to raise her head . She kept kneeling . Xiaoyuzi was also kneeling on one side, his body trembling and sweating . . . ¡°Xiaoyuzi, did you coborate with this woman to make fun of me!¡±. . ¡°No, Your Majesty,st night I obviously saw Wei Qiqi lying there . How could she change in one night?¡±. . Xiaoyuzi looked at Ning Yun-er, feeling angry in his heart . If the Emperor was angry enough to kill him, he would have to pay for his life together with this woman . He really couldn¡¯t understand how the swap could¡¯ve happened . He was already extremely careful this time . . . Ning Yun-er kowtowed and spoke in a trembling voice, ¡°Your Majesty, spare my life!¡±. . ¡°I only want to know, where is Wei Qiqi?¡±. . ¡°She¡¯s at...¡± Ning Yun-er knew that it was impossible to hide, ¡°the Third Duke¡¯s residence!¡±. . The Emperor stood up furiously . He viciously kicked Ning Yun-er . Ning Yun-er sat on the ground, her face pale green and her hair was disheveled . The Emperor looked at her with disgust . He actually gave all those to this womanst night... the more he thought about it the angrier he got . . .

    ¡°Liu Zhongtian!¡± The Emperor shouted in a loud voice, ¡°You actually dare to make a fool of me, I¡¯ll kill you!¡±.

 Chapter 133

    Chapter 133

    After hearing that, Ning Yun-er immediately climbed up, ¡°Your Majesty, this has nothing to do with the Third Duke . Last night it was Yun-er who swapped Wei Qiqi away . Yun-er thought that Third Duke woulde here to rekindle old mes with Qiqi, hence disguised as Wei Qiqi andid here . Yun-er is not making fun of Your Majesty and plead with you to not me Third Duke . If you want you can kill me . ¡±

    ¡°Haha...¡± The Great Han Emperorughed bitterly, ¡°Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t be the Emperor, yet he is even more awesome than me . There are so many women willing to sacrifice themselves for him . Concubine Hanyu, Ning Yun-er, and even my beloved Wei Qiqi, I really am...¡±

    The Emperor clenched his fist and looked at Xiaoyuzi, ¡°Release this woman and clean up the mess, don¡¯t leave me with trouble . ¡±

    Xiaoyuzi understood the Emperor¡¯s intentions . The Emperor didn¡¯t wish for this woman to bear his offspring . During this Great Han period, there were extremely overbearing methods to deal with such a situation . One was to cleanse the body, the other was to take medicine . This medicine was intense . Women who ate it could forget about pregnancy for the rest of her life .

    It was obvious from the Emperor¡¯s tone, not killing her was already letting her off lightly . Of course, a punishment must be meted out . Xiaoyuzi knew that Ning Yun-er would be fed the medicine .

    Ning Yun-er heard of the rules in the pce before . If the Emperor had intimacy with women he didn¡¯t want, they would often be cleansed . Being cleansed meant... Ning Yun-er¡¯s face was ashen . She sat feebly on the floor . Due to her moment of recklessness, her life waspletely destroyed .

    Xiaoyuzi walked out . The Emperor looked at Ning Yun-er with disgust, ¡°What is your rtionship with Liu Zhongtian?¡±

    ¡°This civilian is an orphaned girl adopted by the Duke¡¯s manor . My father was the Duke¡¯s subordinate . I only want to marry the Third Duke and thought the man yesterday was Third Duke . I have no intentions to anger Your Majesty, I plead with you to give me a way to live!¡±

    When the Emperor heard this he was energized . So she was Liu Zhongtian¡¯s woman . Even the heavens were helping him . At this time Xiaoyuzi walked in, a few guards also entered . They were just about to bring Ning Yun-er away when the Emperor stopped them .

    ¡°Don¡¯t feed the medicine . Just clean her body and bring her back to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s manor . ¡±

    ¡°Yes, Your Majesty!¡± Xiaoyuzi murmured some stuff into the guards¡¯ ears . The guards then pulled Ning Yun-er out .

    Xiaoyuzi didn¡¯t dare to say a word . He hid at one side and wiped his sweat . That woman had been dealt with, the next one was probably him . Who knew if the Emperor would kill him out of anger . Xiaoyuzi thought that he had be unlucky . Ever since he met Wei Qiqi, he had been unlucky . Now he probably couldn¡¯t even keep his head .

    The Emperor suddenlyughed coldly, ¡°To dare to snatch my woman, Liu Zhongtian, you have really lived enough!¡± He looked coldly at Xiaoyuzi .

    ¡°Xiaoyuzi!¡±

    ¡°This servant is here, Your Majesty spare this life!¡± Xiaoyuzi kowtowed on the floor, his head banging against the floor repeatedly, ¡°Your Majesty, seeing how loyal I am, please give me another chance! Don¡¯t chop my head off!¡±

    ¡°I¡¯ll settle scores with you when we return . Now I want to go to Liu Zhongtian¡¯s residence!¡±

    ¡°Go to... Third Duke¡¯s ce? Yes, Your Majesty!¡± Xiaoyuzi wiped his sweat . As long as he didn¡¯t die now, he was willing to go anywhere .

    In the manor, Liu Zhongtian woke up early . He looked at Wei Qiqi who was sleeping soundly and suddenly felt worried . Following what Hanyu said, there must be something that happened yesterday night . Even Qiqi wasn¡¯t clear of how she ended up in the manor . What happened exactly in the General¡¯s Mansion? When he was feeling suspicious, the butler barged in and nearly ran into the screen cover .

    Liu Zhongtian blocked Qiqi¡¯s body and stated furiously, ¡°Preposterous, this is my room!¡±

    ¡°Duke, please hide . The Emperor is here!¡± The butler¡¯s face was ashen . He was breathless . ¡°The Emperor looks ferocious, as if he wants to eat people up!¡±

    ¡°The Emperor?¡± Liu Zhongtian just spoke and without waiting for him to respond, the Emperor walked in . Following behind him was the royal guards . The guards stood guard outside, surrounding Liu Zhongtian¡¯s room .

    The Emperor walked towards the bed in big steps . Liu Zhongtian quickly extended his hand to block the Emperor, ¡°Your Majesty, please stop!¡±

    ¡°I only want to confirm one thing . ¡± The Emperor looked coldly at Liu Zhongtian . Liu Zhongtian knew what the Emperor wanted to confirm, whether Wei Qiqi was on his bed . The truth was that Qiqi was lying inside . It was unsuitable for the Emperor to barge in at this moment .

    ¡°So noisy...¡± Wei Qiqi extended both of her smooth arms . She opened her beautiful eyes and shouted in irritation . They clearly know that she loves sleeping, yet they were still so noisy . They must really want to be hit by her .

    The Emperor already saw Wei Qiqi, seeing her naked arms and naked body which was half-covered by the nket . The Emperor almost went crazy . One look and he knew what they didst night . The feeling of humiliation rushed to his head, the jealousy caused him to almost want to kill these two immediately .

    The Emperor grabbed Liu Zhongtian¡¯s cor, ¡°You have a death wish? I can fulfill it immediately!¡±

    ¡°Your Majesty wants to kill Liu Zhongtian here?¡± Liu Zhongtian said coldly .

    ¡°You think that I don¡¯t dare?¡±

    ¡°Of course you dare, however... Your Majesty must have reasons for doing things!¡±

    ¡°You!¡± The Emperor looked at Liu Zhongtian in anger . Was it so difficult to kill this Third Duke?

    Wei Qiqi looked in shock at the two men in front of her . She then looked at her own naked body . Qiqi quickly grabbed her clothes and ced it on her body . The two of them were facing off . War was about to erupt and there was no way out of it . Wei Qiqi turned around and frantically wore her clothes . She had no time to arrange her hair, hence she came down the bed with her hair in a messy state .

    ¡°Your Majesty, don¡¯t me it on the Duke . It was I who came looking for him!¡±

    Wei Qiqi¡¯s words had effect . The Emperor released Liu Zhongtian¡¯s cor and looked at Wei Qiqi furiously, ¡°How have I mistreated you? I gave you so much leeway and tolerated your nonsense . Yet you are still not satisfied . You even came back to look for Liu Zhongtian . S**t!¡±

    The Emperor lifted his hand and viciously swiped at Wei Qiqi¡¯s cheeks . Liu Zhongtian reacted quickly and held onto his hand, ¡°Your Majesty, Zhongtian haven¡¯t divorced her . What wrong is there for Qiqi toe look for me?¡±

    The Emperor kept his hand andughed loudly, ¡°Alright, Liu Zhongtian, Imand you to write the divorce papers now, if not I¡¯ll kill you immediately!¡±

    The Emperor waved his hand and hollered, ¡°Royal guards, prepare the archers! If Liu Zhongtian dares to disobey, shoot him to death!¡±

    The royal guards outside the door gathered at the entrance in a domineering fashion . The archers were squatting in front while the guards wielding the sabers were behind . Arrows weretched onto the bow . As long as the Emperor ordered, Liu Zhongtian would be shot to death by a multitude of arrows .

    The Emperor furiously sat on the chair by the door . He looked coldly at Liu Zhongtian . Today he wanted to kill the Third Duke? Could the Emperor not wrongfully kill one person?

    ¡°Write, if not prepare for death . ¡±

    Liu Zhongtianughed and pointed at his own chest, ¡°Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t die on the Xiongnu battleground . However he¡¯s going to die under Your Majesty¡¯s arrows . I will not write the divorce papers, let the arrows descend . ¡±

    ¡°Alright! Since that is the case, there¡¯s no need to keep you! It can be considered that I gave you a chance!¡± The Emperor extended his hand .

    Wei Qiqi hugged onto Liu Zhongtian tightly, blocking his front . She stared angrily at the Emperor, ¡°Don¡¯t release the arrows!¡±

    ¡°Separate them!¡± The Emperor said coldly .

    A few of the guards walked over and pulled Wei Qiqi . Qiqi held on tightly onto Liu Zhongtian¡¯s belt . She frantically took out one jade te from her waist and inserted it into Liu Zhongtian¡¯s waist, ¡°Your Majesty¡¯s words are gold . Liu Zhongtian has the jade te that grants immunity to death!¡±

    The Emperor was so angry that he stood up, ¡°Wei Qiqi, I gave that jade te to you! Not Liu Zhongtian!¡±

    ¡°However, that jade te belongs to Liu Zhongtian now!¡± Wei Qiqi smiled satisfactorily .

    The Emperor was so grieved he sighed . Qiqi was protecting the Third Duke . She even gave the jade te she coaxed from him to Liu Zhongtian . The Emperor had lost terribly . In the battle with Liu Zhongtian, he was at a disadvantage . Oh beauty, why couldn¡¯t the Emperor gain her heart? Even if it was fake he would be happy with it, however he gained nothing .

    ¡°Alright, now that the jade te is with Liu Zhongtian, guards, catch Wei Qiqi!¡± The Emperor¡¯s face was cid . He shut his eyes and waved his hand, ¡°Send her into the gallows and prepare for her execution!¡±

    Liu Zhongtian took out the jade te and furiously walked to the Emperor¡¯s front . He lifted up the jade te, ¡°Your Majesty, this jade te is Wei Qiqi¡¯s, you can¡¯t kill her!¡±

    ¡°Wei Qiqi has already given the jade te to you . I will keep my promise and not kill you!¡±

    The royal guards came rushing forward and apprehended Wei Qiqi . Liu Zhongtian was extremely anxious . Could the Emperor be so angry that he would kill Wei Qiqi?

    ¡°Your Majesty!¡± Liu Zhongtian looked at the guards dragging Wei Qiqi out . His heart began to ache . He finally said those words that could save Wei Qiqi, ¡°Your Majesty, Zhongtian will divorce his wife!¡±

    ¡°Alright, I finally got these words . Tell the guards to bring Wei Qiqi back . The Third Duke is going to divorce his wife!¡± The Emperor beganughing out loud . However his heart had an inexplicable pain . Liu Zhongtian, who was adamant about not divorcing Wei Qiqi, agreed at this moment . That was Liu Zhongtian¡¯s true feelings for Wei Qiqi, causing the Emperor to feel guilty .

    Wei Qiqi stood in the room coldly, looking at Liu Zhongtian and the Emperor . Why would she experience such an illogical love after transmigrating to the Great Han? She loved the Duke, however the Duke was going to divorce her for the sake of keeping her life . He was going to cut the root of love, however was it so easy to be broken?

    The Emperor picked up Liu Zhongtian¡¯s divorce papers . However when he saw Wei Qiqi¡¯s disgusted look, he wasn¡¯t excited at all . The Emperor lifted the papers up and looked at Wei Qiqi .

    ¡°You are now no longer the Third Royal Concubine . And I also realise that it¡¯s useless to treat you well . From now on you are my servant girl . As long as I want it, no matter if you are willing, you have to serve me . I want you to kneel and bow to me, if not I will imprison you for life!¡±

 Chapter 134

    Chapter 134

    When Liu Zhongtian heard the Emperor¡¯s words, he was furious and widened his eyes in anger . He couldn¡¯t believe what the Emperor said . He had granted the Emperor¡¯s wish, yet the Emperor was mistreating Qiqi . How could he let this go?

    ¡°Your Majesty, didn¡¯t you promise Zhongtian to treat Qiqi properly?¡±

    ¡°I am devoted to her, yet she ignored my feelings . She can only me herself . Also...¡± The Emperor looked at Liu Zhongtian, ¡°I will go and write an edict and gift you a Royal Concubine . She is your Ning Yun-er . Don¡¯t say that you are unwilling, that¡¯s a royal decree!¡±

    ¡°Zhongtian will reject this royal decree!¡± Liu Zhongtian said in a firm tone . His feelings for Qiqi in his heart caused him to be unable to ept other women .

    ¡°That¡¯s not up to you . ¡± The Emperor said lightly . He then walked up to Qiqi¡¯s front, extended his finger and pinched Qiqi¡¯s chin . Wei Qiqi retreated in disgust and furiously sweep the finger away .

    ¡°Scram Emperor . The Great Han empire will fall in your hands sooner orter . You fatuous ruler who can¡¯t discern between right and wrong . Liu Zhongtian did his part for the Great Han, fighting off the Xiongnu and kept giving you leeway . You repaid his kindness with revenge, snatching his women away from him time after time . The people are not talking about it not because they don¡¯t know, but because they are scared of you . However, I Wei Qiqi, am different . You aren¡¯t my Emperor . To me, you are just dust!¡±

    There was never someone who spoke about the Emperor in such a manner . The stimulus from these words was too great, causing the Emperor to stare nkly . He felt a multitude of emotions, ¡°What did you say?¡±

    ¡°I¡¯m talking about you . You might as well just kill me . Don¡¯t think about me serving you . Even if I die I won¡¯t serve you!¡±

    ¡°You rather die than submit to me?!¡± The Emperor felt an intense anger and hatred in his heart . How could this woman be so smug?

    ¡°Yes, Wei Qiqi rather die!¡± Wei Qiqi spoke, her gaze was firm . She was a person from the future . If she couldn¡¯t live together with her love, there was no point staying in Great Han .

    ¡°Alright, since I can¡¯t obtain you, there¡¯s no reason to let you do whatever you want . I shall sentence you to death!¡± The Great Han Emperor was forced till he was insane . How could there be such a stubborn woman? He gave her a path to live, yet she asked for death .

    Liu Zhongtian had already written the divorce papers, yet he was unable to prevent the Emperor from sentencing Qiqi to death . He was extremely furious, ¡°Your Majesty, Zhongtian had already written the papers to protect Qiqi¡¯s life . The death immunity jade te is a gift from you to Qiqi, it also represents your thoughts for her . You can¡¯t kill her . ¡±

    ¡°Who said that I¡¯m going to kill her, haha!¡± The Emperorughed crazily .

    ¡°Wei Qiqi, Protector-General, listen to mymand . ¡± The Emperor sat back on the chair, ¡°There are cracks between Gaojuli and Great Han . Lead troops to enter Beiping Province and Yuyang Province etc . The enemies are strong . I order you to brandish the banner and go on an expedition to attack Gaojuli with 5000 crack troops . Sign a life and death treaty with me . If you are defeated, then it¡¯ll be a death sentence . If you win ande back, I¡¯ll give you a reward!¡±

    When Liu Zhongtian heard that, he involuntarily frowned, ¡°Your Majesty, Gaojuli¡¯s troops are elites . Qiqi is only a woman, and you are only giving her 5000 troops . Aren¡¯t you hoping that she¡¯ll die in battle?¡±

    ¡°Wei Qiqi need not go, as long as she serves me and make me happy!¡± The Emperorughed lightly . Scared? The Emperor was giving her a chance . She was after all only a woman, how long could shest? Would she choose to not enjoy good clothing and good food, and instead choose to fight in the battlefield?

    ¡°Your Majesty . ¡± Liu Zhongtian¡¯s eyes were red . He clenched his fists and was about to make his move when Wei Qiqi grabbed him . ¡°Wei Qiqi receives her order . ¡±

    ¡°Qiqi, you are crazy . ¡± Liu Zhongtian held her hands tightly . He wouldn¡¯t let go no matter what, as if when he loosened his hand Qiqi would fly away .

    The Emperor looked coldly at Liu Zhongtian¡¯s hand which was holding onto Qiqi . His heart felt something unpleasant . His love for Wei Qiqi wasn¡¯t less than Liu Zhongtian . The more he loved, the more lost he felt . Since he couldn¡¯t obtain it, he should let this woman disappear from this world, so he would no longer pine for her .

    ¡°Xiaoyuzi, send General Qi back to the mansion . I¡¯m also going back to the pce!¡± The Emperor sighed lightly . His pining for Wei Qiqi was written over his face, however he was helpless .

    After a hugemotion, the Duke¡¯s manor finally settled down . Many people had left . The Emperor left, so did Qiqi . Liu Zhongtian was left alone in the big room . His heart was feeling empty . He had fought on battlefields for so many years, yet he couldn¡¯t protect his woman . He was feeling remorseful, however his opponent was the Emperor . He couldn¡¯t be killed nor offended . Neither could Liu Zhongtian revolt .

    Liu Zhongtian knew that the Emperor¡¯s jealousy had gotten into his head . If Wei Qiqi really died on the battlefield fighting with Gaojuli, who knew if he would really be happy . A woman reced a man to stand on the forefront of Great Han . How would the annals record this, and how would the people mock Great Han .

    Liu Zhongtian sat nkly in front of the desk . He looked at the death immunity jade te in his hands . Wei Qiqi¡¯s brilliance was everywhere . She thought of all possibilities, to even plead for such a token for him . Qiqi¡¯s position in Liu Zhongtian¡¯s heart was no longer just a woman . She was a reliance, a belief . If this woman disappeared, Liu Zhongtian wouldn¡¯t know how to live out histter days .

    That jade te represented the sincere love Wei Qiqi had for Liu Zhongtian, making him feel extremelyforted . At the same time he was in extreme grief . Protecting this woman meant going against the Emperor . Liu Zhongtian had to make a choice .

    Ning Yun-er was resting outside the door in grief, looking at Liu Zhongtian with guilt . Her heart felt endless remorse and hatred . Ever since she came back and knew of the Emperor bringing troops into the Duke¡¯s manor, she knew she had gotten into big trouble . She was hiding behind the window and looking at the heavily surrounded room . If she didn¡¯t do what she wanted and swapped Wei Qiqi, how would the Emperor be so furious?

    If the Emperor had intimacy with Wei Qiqist night, there wouldn¡¯t be such a scenario today .

    If the Emperor didn¡¯t bump into Qiqi with the Duke, he wouldn¡¯t want to kill the Duke .

    Now, because of her tantrum, she had lost her virginity and lost her honour . She also harmed the Duke . Ning Yun-er went into the room crying and knelt in front of Liu Zhongtian . She cried, ¡°It was Yun-er who disappointed the Duke . ¡±

    Liu Zhongtian recovered from his painful thoughts and looked strangely at Ning Yun-er, ¡°Yun-er, what are you doing...?¡±

    ¡°What happenedst night was due to Yun-er¡¯s jealousy . I thought that Duke was going to the General¡¯s Mansion to look for Wei Qiqi . Hence I rushed to the mansion and swapped Wei Qiqi out . I wanted to share the night with Duke . . it was me who harmed you!¡±

    Ning Yun-er was unable to speak further . That night¡¯s memory caused her to feel shame . She gave her body to man she didn¡¯t know . Even though he was the supreme ruler, he was just a stranger to Ning Yun-er, not the Liu Zhongtian she loved . That night already caused her to have no fate with Third Duke .

    ¡°You are saying that you are the one that brought Qiqi into the Duke¡¯s manor...¡±

    ¡°Wei Qiqi was drunk at that time . Yun-er had hatred in mind, hence I sent her out of the mansion and straight into her own room . I know my wrong, but I can¡¯t salvage anything now!¡±

    It was only now that Liu Zhongtian understood . He didn¡¯t me Ning Yun-er because she was doing it out of love . Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t know what to do now . If the Emperor had intimacy with Qiqist night, Liu Zhongtian would be suffering in hell now . However, those changesst night caused the Emperor to want to kill Qiqi . Everything was predestined, only fate could be med for ying with people .

    ¡°Get up . ¡± Liu Zhongtian said helplessly . Things had already developed to this stage, what was the point of pinpointing me .

    ¡°Duke, Yun-er feels worse than death . Yesterday night the Emperor took me for Wei Qiqi . I¡¯m no longer a pure person . I have no face to see you!¡± Ning Yun-er felt much humiliation saying that . She really was an unlucky woman .

    ¡°Yun-er...¡± Liu Zhongtian didn¡¯t know how tofort her . No wonder the Emperor was so angry . Liu Zhongtian pitied her and lifted her up, ¡°I¡¯m not willing to marry you not because of your virginity . It is that I can¡¯t let Qiqi go . She¡¯s already in my heart . ¡±

    ¡°Yun-er understands . I also saw it just now . me it on me being stupid, that¡¯s how I harmed Duke and Royal Concubine!¡±

    ¡°It¡¯s good that you understand . I¡¯ll find you a good ce of refuge . ¡±

    A refuge? What hopes could Ning Yun-er have at this moment? Maybe she could y the zither and dream of the Third Duke . However she could no longer stay at this familiar Duke¡¯s manor . If she continued staying here, the Emperor would decree for her to marry Third Duke . If the Duke was unwilling he would face death penalty . She had already harmed the Duke once, there couldn¡¯t be a second time .

    She was only a chess piece to be used if she stayed behind, to be manipted at will . There was no happiness to speak of . Maybe if she left, there would be peace for her .

    Ning Yun-er looked at the Duke with reluctance, then left with determination . She packed her stuff and left the manor, disappearing amidst the night sky . A woman who had her heart broken and body ravaged, yet who couldn¡¯t forget about love .

    Ning Yun-er disappeared in one night . Liu Zhongtian ordered people to look for her but to no avail . He sighed in the empty room . He thought about the young Ning Yun-er who stayed in the manor . Now that she had left, it really was saddening . Liu Zhongtian felt remorseful towards her father, however Yun-er had intentions to leave, so it was hard to find her . He hoped that she would find a good ce of refuge and no longer be alone .

    Without Ning Yun-er, the Emperor seemed to have lost a chess piece . He would be unable to bring up the matter of forcing a marriage on the Duke . However the matter of Wei Qiqi going on an expedition was at his doorsteps . The Emperor was waiting for Wei Qiqi to submit, it would be fine even if it was just a hint . He got Xiaoyuzi to find out Wei Qiqi¡¯s movements . However Xiaoyuzi¡¯s words caused the Emperor to be extremely furious . Wei Qiqi was just as lively in the General¡¯s Mansion, as if she was not bothered about the matter of expediting in Gaojuli . Much less needed to be said about submitting .

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